US Popularity Rank: 10568

Origin: Swahili

Meaning: Marvelous, wonderful; Saturn; Red, scarlet

Shani is a gender-neutral name with Swahili, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Hebrew origins. In Swahili and other African cultures, the name Shani or Shany means “marvelous” and “wonderful.” This fabulous name with its splendid meaning is great for those who see their child as an adventurous soul. Many also recognize the name Shani as the Sanskrit and Hindi name of a god and the divine personification of Saturn. While others will associate Shani with the Hebrew name for “red” and “scarlet.”