Sani means “second”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Turkish.
- Sani is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Sani mean?
Literal meaning
Sani is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “second”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Sani in Turkish and Kazakh
What does Sani mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sani. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “second” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
What does Sani mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Сани. No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “second” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sani come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Sani?
Sani is used as a given name in Turkish and Kazakh. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Sani across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SaniLatin | Unisex | same as above: “second” | Editorial |
| Kazakh | СаниCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “second” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Sani
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Sani
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sani rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- UbeydullahBoy“little servant of God”same language (turkish)
- MahsutBoy“harvested; harvested crop”same language (turkish)
- YerdauletBoy“hero's fortune”same language (kazakh)
- BirgülGirl“unique rose”same language (turkish)
- AkmanalpBoy“pure hero”same language (turkish)
- RakhimaGirl“merciful, compassionate”same language (kazakh)
- DanalykBoy“wisdom”same language (kazakh)
- MirasUnisex“inheritance; heritage”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Sani
What does the name Sani mean?
Sani means “second”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Turkish.
Is Sani a girl's or a boy's name?
Sani is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: girls and boys; Kazakh: boys.
Where does Sani come from?
Sani is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sani?
Sani is recorded for Turkish and Kazakh. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Sani spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Сани (Cyrillic), Sani (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sani have?
Sani has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (masculine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Sani recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Сани recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Сани (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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