Hoani is a given name. It is a Māori transliteration of the name John or Johnny. Notable people with the name include:
Hoani MacDonald (born 1978), New Zealand rugby player Hoani Matenga (born 1987), New Zealand rugby player and musician Hoani Meihana Te Rangiotū (died 1898), New Zealand tribal leader and peacemaker Hoani Nahe (–1894), Māori historian and author Hoani Paraone Tunuiarangi (1843–1933), New Zealand tribal leader, guide, interpreter, assessor, politician, and writer Hoani Raena, better known as Pātuki (died 1900), New Zealand Māori leader, whaler, goldminer and storekeeper Hoani Taipua (1839/1840–1896), New Zealand politician Hoani Te Heuheu Tūkino VI (1897–1944), New Zealand tribal leader and trust board chairman Hoani Te Whatahoro Jury (1841–1923), New Zealand scholar, recorder, and interpreter Hoani Tui (born 1984), New Zealand rugby union player Hoani Waititi (1926–1965), New Zealand teacher and community leader Hoani Wiremu Hīpango (–1865), New Zealand Māori leader Wiremu Hoani Taua (1862–1919), New Zealand tribal leader and school principal
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