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Halani
Pronounced hah-LAH-nee /hΙΛlΙ.ni/Medium
Meaning: From Polynesian (Hawaiian/Tongan) lani, 'the sky, the heavens; royal, majestic' β 'the heavens; majesty'Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Halani comes from Polynesian (Hawaiian and Tongan) naming, built on lani, 'the sky, the heavens; royal, majestic, exalted' (the root of Leilani, 'heavenly flower', and Kalani, 'the heavens'). A soft, lyrical name across the Pacific (said 'hah-LAH-nee').
In the U.S. it appears in Polynesian families. Rare, the-heavens-and-majesty at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Halani mean?
Halani is Polynesian for 'the heavens; royal, majestic' (containing lani, 'the sky').
How do you pronounce Halani?
It's said hah-LAH-nee /hΙΛlΙ.ni/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Halani a boy or girl name?
Halani is a girl's name.
How popular is Halani?
Halani is a rare name in the U.S.