The nameMani
Mani is a boy's name given in France mostly in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Debated
Meaning
Its meaning is debated: it is the name of the Persian prophet Mani, founder of Manichaeism in the 3rd century, and in Sanskrit mani means "jewel".
Origin
Debated, Persian or Indian.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Mani
Mani in France
Mani was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 415 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Mani. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Mani in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 34 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mani mean?
Its meaning is debated: it is the name of the Persian prophet Mani, founder of Manichaeism in the 3rd century, and in Sanskrit mani means "jewel".
What is the origin of the name Mani?
Debated, Persian or Indian.
Is Mani a girl's or a boy's name?
Mani is a boy's name.