Shani Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shani Name at a Glance

Name	Shani
Meaning	Present. Also a feminine form of Sean: Irish variant of John: God is gracious; gift from God.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Shani Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shani means “Present. Also a feminine form of Sean: Irish variant of John: God is gracious; gift from God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Shani Name Origin

Our database records Shani under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Shani a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Shani is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Shani

When considering Shani for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.