Chani: meaning of the Hebrew name
חני
Pronounced KHAH-nee
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Chani
Chani is a pet form of Hannah, from chen (grace) and chesed (kindness), that has become a name of its own. A short, warm name, especially common in religious and Haredi communities.
Chani in Hebrew
Chani is written חני in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- חHet
- נNun
- יYod
Gematria value: 68 (Het 8 + Nun 50 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninggrace
- PronunciationKHAH-nee
- Hebrewחני
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Chani was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Chani
What does the name Chani mean?
Chani is a pet form of Hannah, from chen (grace) and chesed (kindness), that has become a name of its own. A short, warm name, especially common in religious and Haredi communities.
How do you pronounce Chani?
Chani is pronounced KHAH-nee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Chani in Hebrew?
Chani is written חני in Hebrew.
What is the gematria of Chani?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling חני adds up to 68 (Het 8 + Nun 50 + Yod 10).
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