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Mani

Gender-neutral · Arabic · Short name

Meaning
Jewels, of the gems, of the divine

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
MAH-nee
Origin
Arabic

From Persian meaning jewels or a visionary; founder of Manichaeism.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Persian, English

Commonly used in: Iran, United States, India

Alternate spellings

  • ManiPersian

    Same spelling; no common variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Mani

    c. 216–274

    Persian prophet and founder of Manichaeism, a major Gnostic religion.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Persian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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