Sekani is a male name of African - Northern Malawi origin, meaning "Laugh." The name is derived from the Athabaskan-speaking Sekani people of the northern interior of British Columbia. Historically, the Sekani way of life centered around hunting and gathering, with a diet primarily reliant on game and berries. Traditionally, the Sekani practiced cremation for the deceased and were known to have engaged in polyandry before widespread conversion to Catholicism. Today, three bands identify as Sekani: Kwadacha, McLeod Lake, and Tsay-Keh Dene, with the Takla Lake First Nation also including many people of Sekani descent. The name Sekani is deeply rooted in the culture and history of the Athabaskan-speaking people, reflecting their connection to the land and traditional way of life.