What origin is the name Dulani?

Dulani comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dulani a popular name?

Dulani is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Dulani?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Dulani — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Dulani

Q: Is Dulani a rare name?

Yes. Dulani does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dulani

Dulani

Boy

african

3 syllables

Dulani is an african boy's name meaning "A name of African origin, specifically from Malawi, meaning cutting. It is a traditional name that can carry various cultural significances.".

With african roots, Dulani is a boy name that means "A name of African origin, specifically from Malawi, meaning cutting. It is a traditional name that can carry various cultural significances.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of African origin, specifically from Malawi, meaning cutting. It is a traditional name that can carry various cultural significances.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Dulani

Very rare in US records

What does Dulani mean?

Dulani is a boy name of african origin meaning "A name of African origin, specifically from Malawi, meaning cutting. It is a traditional name that can carry various cultural significances.".