Armani

Meaning of Armani

Armani, a unisex given name that migrated from Italian surname to global forename, traces its etymological roots to the medieval Lombard personal name Armano, itself derived from the Germanic elements “heri” (army) and “man” (man), yielding the literal sense “warrior” or “soldier.” Its contemporary resonance, however, is inseparable from Giorgio Armani’s eponymous fashion house, which has conferred on the name a connotation of minimalist elegance and metropolitan sophistication that appeals across genders. In the United States, Social Security data show a steady, mid-tier presence since the early 1990s—rising from fewer than 100 annual registrations in 1993 to a recent plateau of roughly 700–900 births per year—suggesting durable, brand-driven recognition rather than fleeting trendiness. Phonetically rendered as ar-MAH-nee (IPA: /ɑrˈmɑni/), Armani carries an international polish while remaining accessible to English-speaking tongues, a quality that enhances its viability in multicultural contexts. The convergence of martial etymology and fashion-forward imagery grants the name a rare duality: it evokes both strength and refinement, positioning Armani as an apt choice for parents seeking a modern appellation with deep historical substratum.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as ahr-MAH-nee (/ˈɑr.mɑ.ni/)

English

• Pronunced as ar-MAH-nee (/ɑrˈmɑni/)

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