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Ghani: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“rich; self-sufficient”
غنی
غَنِيّ
What Ghani means
Ghani (غنی, Arabic غَنِيّ) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “rich; self-sufficient”. It comes from the Arabic root غ ن ي. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, غ ن ي.
Ghani at a glance
- Meaning
- rich; self-sufficient
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- gha-nee
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- G · غ
Meaning of Ghani
- In English
- rich; self-sufficient
- اردو میں معنی
- بے نیاز، غنی
Origin and history of Ghani
Lane gives ghanī as rich and free from want. Al-Ghanī is a name of Allah; many families prefer Abdul Ghani.
Rootغ ن ي
How to say and write Ghani
- Say it
- gha-nee2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Ghani
- Urdu
- غنی
- Original script
- غَنِيّ
- Other spellings
- Ghanee
- Known bearer
- Ghani Khan, Pashto poet
- Themes
- Faith
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Questions about the name Ghani
What does the name Ghani mean?
Ghani means “rich; self-sufficient”. In Urdu: بے نیاز، غنی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Ghani a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ghani is a boy’s name.
Is Ghani a Muslim name?
Yes. Ghani is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ghanī as rich and free from want. Al-Ghanī is a name of Allah; many families prefer Abdul Ghani.
How do you pronounce Ghani?
Say it “gha-nee”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Ghani in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Ghani is written غنی. In its original script: غَنِيّ.
What are other spellings of Ghani?
Ghani is also spelled Ghanee.
Who is a famous person named Ghani?
Ghani Khan, Pashto poet
Is the meaning of Ghani verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.