Happy, joyful, or carefree
In Arabic, Hani is a masculine name meaning 'happy' or 'contented.' In Hawaiian contexts, it is often used as a unisex name meaning 'to move softly' or 'to touch.' It conveys a sense of lightheartedness and ease across different cultures.
Less common today
Hani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,837 in 1990.
Egyptian former professional footballer
Former Prime Minister of Jordan
Israeli-American actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).