Unisex name
Yani name meaning
“God is gracious”
Yani is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning God is gracious through Yanni or Jani, forms of John derived from Hebrew Yochanan. In Indonesia, Yani also shortens names unrelated to that source. Its spelling variants include Yanni and Yanny.
What does Yani mean?
God is gracious
In Indonesian: Tuhan berbelas kasih
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Yani
One source is Yanni or Jani, forms of John ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Yani also shortens Indonesian names unrelated to that source.
How to pronounce Yani
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮔᮤ |
Is Yani a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yani is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 47% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Yani ranks #23 among unisex names in our data sample (135 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Yani
Famous people named Yani
- M. Yani Amirullah · b. 1972
- Yani Dokolamo
- K Yani Sudarto
- La Yani · b. 1967
- M. Yani
- M. Yani Putera
- Moh. Yani · b. 1992
- Muh. Yani Kasim Marewa · b. 1962
- Muh. Yani Mulake · b. 1967
- RA. Yani
- Yani · b. 1966
- Yani · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Yani
What is the meaning of Yani?
Yani means God is gracious. One source is Yanni or Jani, forms of John ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Yani also shortens Indonesian names unrelated to that source.
Is Yani a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yani is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 47% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Yani have?
Yani has 2 syllables (Ya-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Yani?
Yani ranks #23 among unisex names in our data sample (135 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yani?
Other spellings: Yanni, Yanny.
Famous people named Yani?
Notable people named Yani include M. Yani Amirullah, Yani Dokolamo, K Yani Sudarto.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm00173 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake