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Kilani
Pronounced kee-LAH-nee /kiˈlɑ.ni/Medium
Meaning: A form of Kalani — from the Hawaiian, 'heaven; the sky; the high one' (linked to lani, 'heaven; sky; royal'); routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Kilani is a form of Kalani — from the Hawaiian, 'heaven; the sky; the high one' (linked to lani, 'heaven; sky; royal'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'kee-LAH-nee').
In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian and African-American families. Rare, heaven-and-the-sky at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Kilani mean?
Kilani is a form of Kalani — Hawaiian 'heaven; the sky'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Kilani?
It's said kee-LAH-nee /kiˈlɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kilani a boy or girl name?
Kilani is a girl's name here.
How popular is Kilani?
Kilani is a rare name in the U.S.