Ghani
Ghani is a Muslim boy name meaning “Rich, self-sufficient”.
| Meaning | Rich, self-sufficient |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | غني |
| Pronunciation | GHA-nee |
| Arabic root | غ ن ي (gh-n-y) — to be rich, to be free of need |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ghani
Al-Ghanī, the Self-Sufficient, is one of the Beautiful Names of God, describing the One who needs nothing while all creation needs Him. As a personal name Ghani is common in South Asia and Afghanistan, often as a short form of ʿAbd al-Ghanī, 'servant of the Self-Sufficient', which many scholars prefer when the name is used for a person.
Is Ghani a Muslim name?
Yes. Ghani is a Muslim name taken from one of the names of Allah. Many families use the fuller form Abdul Ghani to keep the meaning of servanthood.
Is Ghani in the Quran?
Allah is described with this name: 'O mankind, you are those in need of Allah, while Allah is the Free of need, the Praiseworthy' (Quran 35:15).
Where is the name Ghani used?
Common in Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Bangladesh, frequently in the form Abdul Ghani.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghani mean?
Ghani means 'Rich, self-sufficient'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ghani a Muslim name?
Yes. Ghani is a Muslim name taken from one of the names of Allah. Many families use the fuller form Abdul Ghani to keep the meaning of servanthood.
How do you write Ghani in Arabic?
Ghani is written غني in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ghani?
Ghani is pronounced GHA-nee.
Is Ghani mentioned in the Quran?
Allah is described with this name: 'O mankind, you are those in need of Allah, while Allah is the Free of need, the Praiseworthy' (Quran 35:15).