Sekhani Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
African (Xhosa)
Gender Distribution:
88% Masculine / 13% Feminine
Meaning:
African name meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'.
Meaning of the Name Sekhani
Sekhani is a name of African origin, specifically from the Xhosa language spoken in South Africa. It means 'joy' or 'happiness'. The name is often given to girls and is associated with positivity, cheerfulness, and a lively spirit. It reflects the cultural values of the Xhosa people and their emphasis on finding joy in life.
Popularity of the Name Sekhani
The popularity for the name Sekhani peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 14 births, which ranked number 13,623 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Sekhani had the most female births in 2019 with 5, which ranked number 15,518 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 14, which ranked number 6,014 out of 14,057 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Sekhani
Popularity of Sekhani by State
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