Meni

Meni is a term used in various contexts, most commonly as a given name or nickname. In Hebrew, Meni is often a diminutive of Menachem and is used as a standalone given name in Israel and among Jewish communities abroad. The form is typically masculine, though naming practices can vary by region and family.

Beyond Hebrew usage, Meni appears as a personal name in other cultures as well, where it may be adopted as a nickname for longer given names or used independently. As a surname, Meni is relatively uncommon but attested in a few populations, where surname derivation may reflect patronymic origins or cultural adaptation of a given-name element.

In geography and toponymy, Meni can occur as part of place names in certain languages, but it does not correspond to a widely recognized or prominent geographic region on its own.

In contemporary contexts, individuals named Meni have appeared across diverse fields such as sports, arts, and academia. The name’s usage tends to be regional, with greater presence in communities where Hebrew or related linguistic traditions are influential.

The term Meni may also be encountered in linguistic studies as an example of a shortened form or nickname and as a case illustrating cross-cultural naming practices.

See also: Menachem, Mani, Menahem.