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Kanani
Pronounced kah-NAH-nee /kɑˈnɑ.ni/Medium
Meaning: From Hawaiian ka nani, 'the beauty; the glory, the splendor'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Kanani comes from Hawaiian ka nani, 'the beauty; the glory, the splendor' (ka, 'the', plus nani, 'beauty, glory'). A lyrical, sunny Hawaiian name (said 'kah-NAH-nee'; nickname Nani).
In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families. Rare, the-beauty-and-glory at the root, and sunny.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kanani mean?
Kanani is Hawaiian for 'the beauty; the glory, the splendor'.
How do you pronounce Kanani?
It's said kah-NAH-nee /kɑˈnɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kanani a boy or girl name?
Kanani is a girl's name.
How popular is Kanani?
Kanani is a rare name in the U.S.