Vani (Vāṇī) — Jain meaning

• Core meaning: “speech,” “voice,” or “utterance” (Sanskrit vāṇī).
• Jain view: Speech is a sacred power that must be truthful, gentle, non‑hurtful, and restrained. The name Vani evokes:

- Satya: speaking truth with compassion. - Bhāṣā‑samiti: carefulness in speech. - Vacana‑gupti: control over words. - Maitrī‑bhāṣaṇ: friendly, non‑violent communication.

• Auspicious sense for a child: One whose words spread ahiṃsā, clarity, and uplift others—aligned with Right Conduct.
• Related idea: The enlightened ones’ teaching manifests as divya‑dhvani (divine sound), reminding us that the highest “vani” guides beings without causing harm.

Digambar and Śvetāmbara: No difference in the basic meaning; both traditions equally stress truthful, non‑violent speech.

For simple study on truthful speech and vows: On divya‑dhvani (divine discourse):