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Dani

DA-nee

Dani (name) means a diminutive of the female given name Danielle, or a rare spelling of Danny; also a surname of Gujarati origin. Example: “Her friends have always called her Dani.”

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A diminutive of the female given name Danielle, or a rare spelling of Danny; also a surname of Gujarati origin.

"Her friends have always called her Dani."

Word forms

Danis plural

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Etymology

* As an Italian, Slovak (Dáni), Romanian, and German surname, from diminutives of the given name Daniel. * As an Albanian surname, from Dan, a short form of the Islamic name Ramadan. * As an Indian surname, borrowed from Gujarati દાણી (dāṇī), from Sanskrit दानिन् (dānin, “giving, generous”).

Origin: Sanskrit

Rhymes for Dani

ani rani vani Lani Mani nani Tani Hani Armani Zamani afghani biryani

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dani” mean?

The word “Dani” means a diminutive of the female given name Danielle, or a rare spelling of Danny; also a surname of Gujarati origin.

How do you pronounce “Dani”?

“Dani” is pronounced DA-nee (/ˈdæni/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dani” in a sentence?

Here is “Dani” used in a sentence: “Her friends have always called her Dani.”

What part of speech is “Dani”?

“Dani” is a name.

Is “Dani” a common word?

“Dani” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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