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Meani is a plural-sounding Italian surname and a given name used in some communities. The name is of Italian origin; in Italian surname formation, Meani may be related to toponyms or family names derived from personal names. It is most commonly found in Italy and in communities with Italian heritage, and it appears in civil records and on personal name lists.

In onomastics, Meani can be encountered as a surname in historical documents and contemporary society, but there is no single widely recognized family line associated with it. The term is also used as a personal name or nickname in fiction and in some local contexts.

Meani is not widely established as a geographic place name, though it may appear as part of longer toponyms or in small localities in Italian-speaking regions. In literature and media, characters or entities may be named Meani, reflecting its utility as a simple, short label.

Because of its appearance in multiple domains, Meani is a neutral linguistic unit that can function as a surname, given name, or place-name element without carrying a widely recognized meaning beyond its nominal role. The term should be understood in context, and users seeking specific information should look for additional qualifiers, such as a person’s full name, a location, or a work of fiction to disambiguate.