Zenani Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationzeh-NAH-nee / /zɛˈnɑːni/

African; Zulu; Xhosa

Meaning

God's gift (Zulu); a form of the name Zenani (Xhosa)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Zulu culture, Zenani is often associated with spirituality and the divine, reflecting the importance of names in conveying blessings. The Xhosa people also use the name, emphasizing its significance in familial and cultural identity. Both cultures value names that denote connection to ancestry and heritage.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Zenana
  • Zena

International Variants

  • Zena (English)
  • Zenana (Arabic)

Famous people named Zenani

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Fictional characters named Zenani

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Sibling Suggestions

ZaharaZuriZaneleZolaZina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zenani was first seen in the United States in 1990. Zenani has ranked as high as #1219 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Zenani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zenani

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19908
20245