Tehani

Tehani Meaning & Origin

About Tehani
The name "Tehani" is of Polynesian origin, specifically from the Maori language. It means "to be caressed" or "to be cherished." This name carries a sense of tenderness and affection, reflecting the importance of nurturing and caring for others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tehani are female.

Tehani Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -29.41% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
THN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH0 HH EY1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/tehani*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('THN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tehani in Braille

Here's how to represent Tehani in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Tehani in braille

How to Spell the Name Tehani in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Tehani using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tehani in sign language

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