Shani

Shani Meaning & Origin

About Shani
The surname Shani is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "shani," meaning "scarlet" or "red." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals with red hair or a reddish complexion. The name Shani may also have connections to the planet Saturn in Hindu astrology, where it represents the deity associated with the planet.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shani is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shani: 156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 112,568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shani based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Shani is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/shani*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shani in Braille

Here's how to represent Shani in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shani in braille

How to sign the name Shani using Sign Language

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

The name Shani in sign language

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