Unisex • Modern Tamil
Maani
மாணி
Signature Meaning
Maani is a short, melodic Tamil name that can be used for boys or girls. It’s often chosen for its gentle sound and simple elegance. Similar forms in other Indian languages are associated with 'jewel' or 'precious', though exact usage and sense can vary by region and family tradition.
Quick Facts
Gender⚧ Unisex
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern[MaːɳI]
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 12 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
M(4) + A(1) + A(1) + N(5) + I(1) = 12
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 20 → Root 2
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likemaa-nih
Tamil syllablesமா-ணி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[maːɳi]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ManiMaaaaniMaaneeManeeMaaaanee