Ani (Armenian: Անի) is an Armenian feminine given name given in reference to the medieval Armenian capital city of Ani. The name was among the top 10 most popular names given to newborn girls in Armenia in 2012. Means unique, beautiful and exotic.
Notable people with the name include:
Ani Batikian (born 1982), Armenian violinist living in Scotland
Ani Choying Dolma (born 1971), Buddhist nun and musician from the Nagi Gompa nunnery in Nepal
Ani DiFranco (born 1970), American singer, guitarist, and songwriter
Ani Ghukasyan, Armenian professional footballer
Ani Idrus (1918–1999), Sumatran reporter and co-founder of Waspada daily newspaper
Ani Kaaro (died 1901), New Zealand tribal leader and prophet
Ani Kavafian (born 1948), classical violinist
Ani Khachikyan (born 1991), track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Armenia
Ani Lorak (born 1978), Ukrainian pop singer
Ani Mijačika (born 1987), professional Croatian tennis player
Ani Nyhus (born 1983), Canadian softball pitcher
Ani Pachen (1933–2002), Tibetan Buddhist nun who led her clan in armed rebellion against China
Ani Phyo (born 1968), organic eco chef, author, founder of SmartMonkey Foods
Ani Takidze (born 1972), Georgian pianist
Ani Vardanyan (born 1991), Armenian figure skater
Ani, of the Papyrus of Ani for scribe Ani
Ani Bogran born 2004
