Throughout the world, Hoani (Hoani 
, هواني 
) is a very rare predominantly male, but very infrequently feminine forename. The given name Hoani is habitual in Australia and New Zealand, particularly New Zealand, where it is a rare male name, and Australia. Also, Hoani is the last name as well as the forename.
Hoani is also a name from the Bible. Explore more in our Biblical names portal!
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| Hoani | Japan, France, Australia, India, New Zealand |
| هواني | Tunisia, Palestinian Territory |
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hoani wiremu hipango Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi leader, teacher, assessor, NZ (b. 1825) |
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hoani nahi New Zealand politician, NZ (b. 1833) |
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hoani te whatahoro jury Ngati Kahungunu scholar, recorder, interpreter (1841-1923), NZ (b. 1841) |
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| hoani taipua New Zealand politician, NZ (b. 1839) |
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| hoani paraone tunuiarangi Ngati Kahungunu and Rangitane leader, guide, interpreter, assessor, politician, writer, NZ (b. 1843) |
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| hoani te heuheu tukino vi Ngati Tuwharetoa leader, trust board chairman, NZ (b. 1897) |
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| hoani retimana waititi Te Whanau-a-Apanui; teacher, educationalist, community leader, NZ (b. 1926) |
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| hoani macdonald New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach, NZ (b. 1978) |
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| hoani meihana te rangiotu Rangitāne leader, peacemaker, NZ |
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| hoani langsbury New Zealander who received MNZM for services to conservation in June 2021, NZ |
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| hoani tui New Zealand rugby union player, NZ (b. 1984) |
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| hoani matenga New Zealand rugby union player, NZ (b. 1987) |
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