Azani
/ ah-ZAH-nee /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Delicate
Meaning & Etymology
A beautiful flower
A beautiful flower
Etymology
Derived from the Baoulé word zan, meaning ‘flower’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Kwa > Nyo > Potou-Tano > Baoulé
Cultural context
In Baoulé culture, nature-inspired names are common and are believed to bring the positive attributes of nature to the child.
Symbolism
Represents beauty, growth, and the delicate yet resilient nature of flowers.