The baby name Shanit is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced sha-NEET (IPA: /ʃəˈniːt/ or /ʃɑːˈniːt/),SHA-nit (IPA: /ˈʃænɪt/).
The baby name Shanit is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced sha-NEET (IPA: /ʃəˈniːt/ or /ʃɑːˈniːt/),SHA-nit (IPA: /ˈʃænɪt/).
Shanit is in Origin.
Shanit is a modern Hebrew given name built on shani, the biblical term for “scarlet” or “crimson,” a color associated with fine dyed wool and sacred textiles in the Tabernacle (tolaʿat shani). The -it ending lends a distinctly feminine tone in Israeli naming. As a given name, it evokes richness, vitality, and ceremonial beauty, while remaining sleek and contemporary. Usage is primarily feminine, though it can appear unisex in diasporic contexts.
The name rose in Israel in the late 20th century alongside other color- and nature-inflected choices, yet remains relatively rare internationally. Variants and close relatives include Shani (the shorter, more common form), Shanny/Shany (Anglicized spellings), and transliterations such as Shanith. Related Hebrew color names include Odem (“ruby”) and Adom/Aduma (“red”). Not to be confused with Sanskrit Shanti (“peace”) or Indic Shani (the planet Saturn), Shanit in Hebrew consistently carries the “scarlet/crimson” sense.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS | 0 | #224 | 3 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #276 | 7 | 6,291 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #504 | 20 | 10,981 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #578 | 40 | 11,648 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Shanit is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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