Amani
/amani/from spelling rules
Amani is a given name used in Spanish.
Amani is used as a proper noun for a person's name.
How do you pronounce it?
/amani/
Did you know?
- While used as a name in Spanish, Amani is not of Spanish origin but is borrowed from Swahili, where it means 'peace'.
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, proper names like Amani do not change their spelling or gendered endings based on the person's sex, unlike many traditional Spanish names like 'Juan' or 'Juana'.
- Because Amani is a loan name, it follows the Spanish rules for stress and accentuation but does not require a written accent mark over any of its vowels.
Examples in context
- Hola, soy Amani, pero mis amigos me llaman Ama.Hi, I'm Amani, but my friends call me Ama.
- Amani es mi mejor amiga.Amani is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Amani?Do you know Amani?
- Amani vive en España.Amani lives in Spain.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Elena¿Has visto a Amani hoy?Have you seen Amani today?
- DanielNo, no he visto a Amani.No, I haven't seen Amani.
- ElenaEs una chica muy amable.She is a very kind girl.
- DanielSí, Amani es genial.Yes, Amani is great.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
