Ani (disambiguation) facts for kids
Ani is a name or abbreviation that can mean many different things! It might refer to a place, a person, a group, or even an animal.
The most famous "Ani" is probably a very old, ruined city.
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What is Ani?
Ani is a historic Armenian city that is now in Turkey. It was once a very important city, known for its beautiful churches and buildings. It was called the "City of 1001 Churches" because it had so many. Today, you can visit its ruins and see what's left of its grand past.
Places Called Ani
- Ani, Akita: This is a town located in Japan.
- Ani, Himachal Pradesh: This is a place in India, part of the Kullu district.
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands: These are a group of islands in the Indian Ocean. Their abbreviation is ANI.
- Ani, Artsakh: This is a village in a region called Artsakh, which is currently part of Azerbaijan.
- Aniak Airport: This is an airport in Alaska, USA. Its special code is ANI.
People Named Ani
Many people have the name Ani. It can be a first name or a last name.
- Ani Lorak: She is a popular pop singer from Ukraine, born in 1978.
- Ani (pharaoh): This was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, a ruler from a long time ago.
- Ani (compiler): This Ani was a person who put together an important ancient Egyptian text called the Papyrus of Ani.
Ani in Religion
- Ani (nun): In Tibetan Buddhism, "Ani" is a special title added to the name of nuns.
- Ani (Etruscan divinity): In ancient Etruscan mythology, Ani was a god of the sky.
- Ani (Egyptian deity): This was an Egyptian god, a partner to the goddess Anit.
- Ala (odinani): Also known as Ani, this is a goddess in the Igbo religion from Nigeria.
Groups and Organisations
- Asian News International: This is a news agency based in India that shares news from Asia.
- Armenian National Institute: This group studies the history and culture of the Armenian people.
- Athletics Norfolk Island: This is the main group that organises sports events for athletics on Norfolk Island.
- Autism Network International: This group helps people with autism and works to support them.
- Italian Nationalist Association: This was a political group in Italy that no longer exists.
- National Alliance of Independents: This was a political party in Chile.
- Agencia Nacional de Inteligencia: This is the intelligence agency of Chile.
Other Meanings of Ani
- Ani (bird): Anis are a type of bird that belong to the cuckoo family. They are found in warmer parts of the Americas.
- Automatic number identification: This is a way for phone systems to automatically figure out the phone number of the person who is calling.
- ANI (file format): This is a type of computer file used for animated mouse cursors on Windows computers.
- Ani (letter): This is a letter in the Georgian alphabet, which is used to write the Georgian language.
- Anakin Skywalker: In the Star Wars movies, the character Anakin Skywalker was sometimes called "Ani" when he was a child.
- 791 Ani: This is the name of a small planet in space.
- Andi language: This is a language spoken in the Caucasus region. Its special code is "ani."
See Also
- Anni (disambiguation)
- Anie (disambiguation)
- Any (disambiguation)
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