Dyani, pronounced dye-AH-nee (/daɪˈɑni/), is a modern feminine name that weaves together classical and global threads with a hint of Persian poetic charm. Drawing on the Latin-Greek lineage of Diana—the Roman moon goddess—and resonating in certain African tongues as “awakening” or “beloved,” Dyani strikes a balance between the divine and the mindful. Its two-syllable rhythm carries a cadence both familiar and refreshingly distinct, much like a single rose petal drifting across a marble pool in a Shiraz courtyard. Analytically, Dyani has held steady around the 920th rank in U.S. birth records over the past five years, with roughly 25–30 newborns annually, a modest profile that ensures it won’t turn up as the thirteenth “Ava” on any kindergarten roster. With its layered mythic associations and cross-cultural resonance, Dyani feels at once timeless and newly discovered.
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