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Origin: Swahili

Meaning: Scarlet; Wondrous

Shanit is a girl’s name of Hebrew, Sanskrit, and Swahili origin. A variant of Shani, it means “crimson” or “scarlet” in Hebrew, deriving from the word shaní. In Hinduism, Shani is a deity who personifies the planet Saturn, and in Swahili, Shani means “wondrous.” With positive meanings in multiple different cultures, this pretty name is sure to help baby make friends wherever they go!