Amani
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Amani
Amani means "wishes" or "aspirations" in Arabic, derived from the root word "amān" (أمان), which can also signify "peace" or "security" depending on context.
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Etymology
Amani means "wishes" or "aspirations" in Arabic, derived from the root word "amān" (أمان), which can also signify "peace" or "security" depending on context. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and the diaspora, though it has also been adopted in East African countries like Kenya and Tanzania where Swahili influences intersect with Arabic.
Amani currently ranks #678 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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