Zanai: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: z-ahn-ah-ee
Origin: Kenya
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa
Meaning: Beautiful

Zanai is a name with African origins, particularly common in Ethiopia and other parts of East Africa. Zanai means 'beautiful'or 'graceful'in Swahili, and can also mean 'gift from God'or 'blessed'in some African cultures. It has gained popularity globally due to its unique and meaningful nature. The use of the name Zanai has increased in recent years, reflecting a growing interest in diverse and culturally rich names.

Zanai Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Zanai is currently #14201 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Zanai is currently #8080 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Zanai is currently #7202 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Zanai is currently #4114 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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