Faniry
Malagasy · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Faniry
Faniry is a Malagasy name derived from the roots "fani" (to wear/bear) and "ry" (a diminutive or affective suffix), meaning something akin "the one who bears" or carries a quality of endurance.
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Etymology
Faniry is a Malagasy name derived from the roots "fani" (to wear/bear) and "ry" (a diminutive or affective suffix), meaning something akin "the one who bears" or carries a quality of endurance. The name is primarily used in Madagascar among Malagasy-speaking populations and reflects the linguistic and cultural traditions of the Austronesian peoples of the island.
Faniry currently ranks #4,696 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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