A gift or blessing
Pronunciation: MAH-anee
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Maani is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "A gift or blessing". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: MAH-anee. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
معانی
نام معنی کا جمع ہے، جس کا مطلب ہے گہرا اور بھرپور معنی
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
معاني
اسم يعني المعنى العميق والغني بالدلالة
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
MAH-anee
IPA
/mɑːˈɑːni/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Aqeeq)
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Ibn Hajar al-Haytami mentions a man named Maani ibn Abi al-Mundhir in his book 'Al-Sawa'iq al-Muhriqa fi Sharh Sahih Muslim'. Maani is reported to have narrated a number of Hadiths which were included in Sahih Muslim. The time period for Maani is estimated to be around the 9th century AH/15th CE.
9th century AH (15th CE)
Al-Bukhari and Muslim record a Hadith in which a man named Maani ibn Yasar is mentioned. He was one of the Ansar (Helpers) of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and participated in the Battle of Uhud. This event took place in 625 CE.
625 CE
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Maani
The name signifies profound and rich meanings or interpretations
معانی
نام معنی کا جمع ہے، جس کا مطلب ہے گہرا اور بھرپور معنی
معاني
اسم يعني المعنى العميق والغني بالدلالة
मानी
नाम का अर्थ है गहरा और समृद्ध अर्थ
معاني
د نوم معنی د جمع څخه دی، چې مطلب یې دی ژور او مالدار معنی
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