Gender: Male
Origin: Native American, Arabic
Meaning: Means 'old one' or 'ancient'
Pronunciation: sah-nee, /ˈsɑni/, S AE N IY
Popularity Rank: #2,443
Derived from the Navajo word for 'old one' or 'ancient', Sani is a unisex name symbolizing wisdom, experience, and respect for elders.
The name Sani is of Native American, Arabic origin and means Means 'old one' or 'ancient', symbolizing wisdom and respect for elders., Gift, Brilliant, Splendid. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Sani is commonly found in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: sah-nee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɑni/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AE N IY
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Sani is recorded 26,789 times globally, ranking it as the 2,443th most common name worldwide.
Sani is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 16,963 occurrences, making it the 33th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Sani is found among 1 in every 68 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #33 | 1 : 68 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,981 | 1 : 1,864 |
| Malaysia | #976 | 1 : 1,441 |
| Libya | #648 | 1 : 884 |
| India | #1,157 | 1 : 1,353 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,729 | 1 : 2,192 |
| Cameroon | #704 | 1 : 1,081 |
| Turkey | #3,137 | 1 : 2,923 |
| Bangladesh | #1,574 | 1 : 1,723 |
| Algeria | #3,553 | 1 : 4,588 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sani from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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