Free man or crown
Fani is a diminutive used across several cultures. In Greek, it often serves as a short form of Theofania or Polyfania, relating to 'manifestation' or 'appearance.' In Spanish and Italian contexts, it is a diminutive of Estefanía or Francesca, meaning 'crown' or 'free man' respectively.
Less common today
Fani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,887 in 2008.
Greek hurdler and Olympic gold medalist
American attorney and District Attorney of Fulton County
South African former professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
