| Meaning | calm waters |
| Origin | African |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ta-la-ni |
Talani emerges as a name with rhythmic beauty and exotic sophistication. The emphasis on the second syllable creates a lilting quality that feels almost musical when spoken aloud. This name carries hints of tropical warmth and island breezes, evoking images of sun-drenched landscapes and vibrant cultures. It possesses an inherent joyfulness, a certain brightness that seems to promise adventure and open-hearted enthusiasm. Parents drawn to Talani often appreciate names that feel distinctive without being difficult, worldly without being pretentious. The name adapts well to various nickname possibilities while remaining beautiful in its full form. Talani suggests a personality that's both spirited and gracious, someone who brings light into rooms and warmth into relationships. For families seeking something off the beaten path yet entirely wearable, this name offers an appealing balance between the familiar and the unexpected.
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| Talani Goodson | American basketball player |
| Talani Hunt | Australian actress |
| Talani Rabb-Dupree | American attorney and politician |
| Talani Seumanutafa | American mixed martial artist |
| Talani Barnett | Australian fashion designer |
| Talani Tilitino | Samoan long jumper |
| Talani Tougas | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Talani Wearren | American soccer player |
| Talani Moreta | Venezuelan beauty queen |
| Talani Warden | American actress |
| Talani Hill | Jamaican cricketer |
| Talani Reid | British journalist and broadcaster |
| Talani Shumate | American dancer and choreographer |
| Talani Sjöstedt | Swedish singer |
| Talani Auelua | Australian rugby player |
| Talani Turner | American volleyball player |
| Talani Fagerstrom | American pianist |
| Talani Lauti | Tongan netball player |
| Talani Feagaiga | Samoan lawyer and academic |
| Talani Meikle | Canadian soccer player |
| Talani Vren | Character in a space-fantasy novel series |
| Talani Thorne | Protagonist of a dystopian sci-fi book |
| Talani Rivers | Magical creature tamer in a fantasy story |
| Talani Vale | Spy and master of disguise in a thriller series |
| Talani Blackwood | Witch and central figure in a paranormal romance |
| Talani Frost | Ice-powered superhero in a graphic novel |
| Talani Starstrider | Explorer of enchanted realms in a children's book |
| Talani Swiftarrow | Elven warrior in an epic fantasy saga |
| Talani Silverwind | Sorceress with a mysterious past in a fantasy tale |
| Talani Skydancer | Airship captain in a steampunk adventure |
| Talani Stoneheart | Dwarf warrior in a high-fantasy novel |
| Talani Moonshadow | Rogue and thief in a medieval-inspired story |
| Talani Flamehair | Fiery-tempered princess in a fairy tale retelling |
| Talani Nightshade | Assassin with a hidden agenda in a dark fantasy |
| Talani Dreamweaver | Dream-walking protagonist in a YA novel |
| Talani Stormrider | Viking shieldmaiden in a historical fiction |
| Talani Ironheart | Inventor and engineer in a dieselpunk setting |
| Talani Swiftwater | Pioneer woman in a Western-themed story |
| Talani Evergreen | Gardener with a magical touch in a whimsical tale |
| Talani Sunfire | Elemental mage in a world-saving quest |