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Johani

/joh-HAH-nee/Shona · a boy’s name

“God is gracious”

How to say it
joh-HAH-nee
Given to
Boys
Used in
Zimbabwe
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

JohaniJohannes

From the same family

01Aizivaishe““She knew the Lord/God” (from aiziva Ishe).”Shonafemale→︎02Anashe“God is with us”Shonaany→︎03Anatswanashe““Cleansed/purified by the Lord (God).””Shonafemale→︎04Anesu“God is with us”Shonaany→︎05Angel“Greek-derived name meaning “messenger”; in Christian use, a messenger of God.”Shonaany→︎06Anotida“God loves us”Shonaany→︎07Chidochashe“God's desire or God's will.”Shonafemale→︎08Chipo“A gift, gratefully received from God”Shonafemale→︎09Chipochashe“God's gift; a gift from God.”Shonafemale→︎10Dhanieri“God is my judge”Shonamale→︎11Elisabeti“God is my oath; a child held in faithful devotion”Shonafemale→︎12Emmanuel“A joyful name meaning “God is with us””Shonamale→︎