Suhani

Meaning of Suhani

With its roots in classical Sanskrit—su (“good”) paired with hāni (“delightful”)—Suhani emerges as a name that literally means “pleasant” or “beautiful,” evoking an image as luminous and gently nuanced as dawn light filtering through temple arches. Analytically speaking, its trochaic rhythm (soo-HAH-nee, /suːˈhɑːni/) lends both memorability and a subtle musicality, qualities that may account for its modest but steady presence in the United States: after a peak occurrence of 98 newborns in 2007 (rank 890), Suhani has hovered around the 920s in recent years, with 22 registrations in 2024 placing it at rank 928. Though never ubiquitous, it appeals to parents seeking a name that bridges cultural heritage and contemporary sensibilities—warmly resonant yet refreshingly uncommon, much like a cherished secret shared across generations.

Pronunciation

Hindi

• Pronunced as soo-HAH-nee (/suːˈhɑːni/)

• Suhaila
• Suhayla
• Suhana
• Suhaira