Shani \sh(a)-ni\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Shani), is pronounced SHAH-nee. It is of Hebrew and Swahili origin, and the meaning of Shani is "crimson; a marvel, wondrous". Refers to the metaphorical "Scarlet thread" or theme of a story.

Shani has 1 variant form: Shanit.

For more information, see also related names Shaina and Shannon.

Baby names that sound like Shani are Chani, Shanie, Shana, Shan-, Shan, Shania, Shane and Shawni.