Kani is both a surname and a given name.
In Tamil Language, the word Kani gives the meaning of fruit. It is also used as name by Tamil people.
Notable people with the name include:
Surname Atandwa Kani (21st century), South African actor John Kani (born 1943), South African actor, director and playwright Karl Kani American fashion designer Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani (1931–2014), Iranian cleric and politician Kani Saizō (1554–1613), Japanese samurai
Given name Kâni Karaca (1930–2004), Turkish musical artist Kani Kauahi (born 1959), American footballer Kani Vrana (1913–1984), Turkish judge Kani Thiru (born 1981), Indian actress Kani Walker (born 2003), American football player