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Ni

Girl Name day: April 8
Ni is a short form of Nia: on birth records it is written Nia (23,092 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Nia page. Also a short form of Nyla, Vernice, Britni.
Origin: Swahili / Welsh. Meaning: purpose; brightness.
From Swahili nia 'purpose' and the Welsh name Nia, linked to Irish Niamh 'bright'.

Name day for Ni

April 8

Why this day? Ni is a short form of Nia, and shares its name day.

Ni is celebrated in France on January 14; the United States on April 8; Brazil on August 18.

The story of the name Ni

Ni is a short form of Nia. It keeps its origin (Swahili / Welsh) and meaning — purpose; brightness, and shares its name day, April 8.

On birth records, Ni is rarely written as such: the Nis are Nias (23,092 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Nia page. Ni is also a short form of Nyla, Vernice, Britni.

Frequently asked questions about Ni

What does Ni mean?

Ni is a short form of Nia, which means purpose; brightness.

When is Ni's name day?

April 8, together with Nia: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ni a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Nia.

Ni's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ni

Top 10

  1. Leann96%
  2. Sheri96%
  3. Robyn95%
  4. Sherri95%
  5. Tami95%
  6. Marla95%
  7. Rosalyn93%
  8. Darla93%
  9. Shari92%
  10. Ladonna92%

Love potential for Ni

Bottom 10

  1. Janis55%
  2. Vicky55%
  3. Roxanne58%
  4. Joni60%
  5. Margo60%
  6. Dianna60%
  7. Jayne60%
  8. Gwen64%
  9. Lou64%
  10. Trudy65%

Professional potential for Ni

Top 10

  1. Betsy86%
  2. Debora82%
  3. Jeri80%
  4. Marianne80%
  5. Shelia78%
  6. Patti76%
  7. Patty76%
  8. Susanne75%
  9. Laurel74%
  10. Polly73%

Crush potential for Ni

Top 10

  1. Ladonna96%
  2. Sheryl96%
  3. Sheri96%
  4. Leann96%
  5. Cheri96%
  6. Darla96%
  7. Sherri96%
  8. Lorie95%
  9. Pam94%
  10. Shari94%
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