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Alaula
Pronounced ah-lah-OO-lah /ˌɑː.lɑːˈuː.lɑː/Medium
Meaning: From the Hawaiian alaula, 'light of early dawn; the glow of sunrise or sunset' — a poetic word for the sky's radiance at day's edge. A luminous nature name.Low
History & Origin
Alaula comes from the Hawaiian for 'light of early dawn; sunset glow,' a word for the sky's radiance. It reads poetic and luminous — rare in the U.S., at home in Hawaiian tradition (said 'ah-lah-OO-lah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hawaiian-heritage families. Rare, radiant, and poetic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Alaula mean?
Alaula is Hawaiian for 'light of early dawn; the glow of sunrise or sunset.'
How do you pronounce Alaula?
It's said ah-lah-OO-lah /ˌɑː.lɑːˈuː.lɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Alaula a boy or girl name?
Alaula is a girl's name.
How popular is Alaula?
Alaula is a rare name in the U.S.