Mani
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-ni]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Congolese Name Meaning "From The Mountain."
- Origin
- African
Mani Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 115 baby boys have been named Mani. The name peaked in 2006 with 12 US births that year (rank #6746).
Other African-Origin Names Like Mani
If you like Mani's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
4-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mani's exact length and starting letter: Maat, Mace, Maci, Mack, Macy.
Quick Facts About Mani
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