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Amani

ah-MAH-nee

/ɑːˈmɑːniː/

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amani

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Swahili/Polynesian (Pacific/East Africa)
Meaning
Peace; faith
Gender
unisex

Pronunciation tips

Used independently in both East African Swahili and Pacific Island communities; same form, similar meaning

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