Wani
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Wani
The name 'Wani' is a given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "forest" or "woodland," derived from the word *vana*.
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Etymology
The name 'Wani' is a given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "forest" or "woodland," derived from the word *vana*. It is primarily used in Hindu and Jain cultures of India, with historical context as a clan name among the Kashmiri Pandits and also appearing in Japanese as a surname meaning "crocodile" or "mythical sea creature."
Wani currently ranks #217 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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