Unisex name
Zeni name meaning
“military engineering”
Zeni is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning “military engineering”. The connection comes through Indonesian zeni, a word referring to military engineering and construction. That Indonesian word was borrowed from Dutch genie, which also means military engineering.
What does Zeni mean?
Military engineering
In Indonesian: teknik militer
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 Zeni
May be linked to Indonesian zeni, referring to military engineering and construction. The word was borrowed from Dutch genie, meaning military engineering.
| Starts with | Z |
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How to pronounce Zeni
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zəni/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦺꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮨᮔᮤ |
Is Zeni a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Zeni is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Zeni ranks #829 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zeni
Famous people named Zeni
- Zeni Tutik Rohayati · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Zeni
What is the meaning of Zeni?
Zeni means military engineering. May be linked to Indonesian zeni, referring to military engineering and construction. The word was borrowed from Dutch genie, meaning military engineering.
Is Zeni a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Zeni is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Zeni have?
Zeni has 2 syllables (Ze-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Zeni?
Zeni ranks #829 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Zeni?
Notable people named Zeni include Zeni Tutik Rohayati.
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