What origin is the name Khani?

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

What are good sister names for Khani?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Khani — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Is it Khani or Chani?

Both spellings are used. Khani means "A variant of the Arabic name Hani, meaning happy or delighted."; Chani is listed with the meaning "Grace or pine tree". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Khany.

Khani

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Khani

Khani

Boy

Arabic

2 syllables

Khani is an Arabic boy's name meaning "A variant of the Arabic name Hani, meaning happy or delighted".

Khani is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "A variant of the Arabic name Hani, meaning happy or delighted". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Khani mean?

A variant of the Arabic name Hani, meaning happy or delighted.

How popular is Khani?

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Quick answers about Khani

What does Khani mean?

Khani is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "A variant of the Arabic name Hani, meaning happy or delighted.".

How popular is Khani?

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Sister names that go with Khani

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Khani.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Other spellings of Khani

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Chani — "Grace or pine tree" (Unknown origin)
Khany — "A diminutive form, often used as a nickname for names starting with the syllable Kha-." (International)

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Khani at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: K
Ends with: -ni
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

Muslim boy names starting with K 5-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Khani?

Khani means "A variant of the Arabic name Hani, meaning happy or delighted." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)