Hawaiian Girl Names
407 hawaiian girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Some names sound like weather. Read a few Hawaiian girl names aloud and you will hear why parents everywhere have fallen for them — open vowels, no hard edges, a rhythm that moves like water over stone. The best-known cluster shares the element lani, meaning sky or heaven, and it is easy to see the pull. Leilani joins lei with lani and has become a genuine American favourite, while Kailani and Kalani keep that same airy ending. Alani is the shortest of the family and one of the loveliest. If you choose from this group, do it knowing the language it belongs to and the people who kept it alive.
The other side of this list is quieter and more compact — names that do their work in two syllables and then stop. Kaia has crossed cultures easily and sounds equally at home in Honolulu or Copenhagen. Malia is the Hawaiian form of Mary and gained a whole new generation of admirers in recent decades. Lana is silk-smooth and endlessly wearable, and Leia carries both an island softness and a galaxy of pop-culture affection. For something rarer, Alana and Kehlani both sit slightly off the beaten path while still feeling completely natural on a child.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning where the record supports one, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
Hawaiian Girl Names
Ailany#14 in the U.S.Chief, high chief▶Leilani#60 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; royal child of heaven — from Hawaiian lei (flower garland, child) + lani (heav▶Alana#140 in the U.S.Harmony or precious — feminine form of Alan, from Breton/Celtic elements, or from Hawaiian/Arab▶Kehlani#149 in the U.S.Sea, ocean — possibly derived from Hawaiian kai (sea) or a variant of Kailani (sea and sky); li▶Alani#161 in the U.S.Orange tree — from Hawaiian alani (orange tree, orange fruit)▶Ailani#168 in the U.S.High chief▶Kaylani#185 in the U.S.Sea and sky; variant of Kailani, from Hawaiian kai (sea) + lani (sky, heaven)▶Kaia#193 in the U.S.Sea — from Hawaiian kai (sea, ocean); also used as a Scandinavian variant of Katja (pure) and a▶Kailani#253 in the U.S.Sea and sky; from Hawaiian kai (sea) + lani (sky, heaven)▶Milani#288 in the U.S.From Milan (city of Italy); also used as a Hawaiian variant meaning 'gentle caress'▶Aylani#293 in the U.S.High chief — variant spelling of Ailani▶Leia#297 in the U.S.Weary; variant of Leah from Hebrew; also influenced by Hawaiian leia (child of heaven) and the ▶Malia#349 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of Maria/Mary, from Hebrew Miryam. Also connected to the Hawaiian word for 'calm'▶Malani#374 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-inspired modern name, possibly from 'malani' (heavenly, from the sky) or a creative ▶Kalani#387 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ka (the) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, royal), meaning the heavens or the sky;▶Lana#406 in the U.S.Multiple independent origins: in Hawaiian it means floating or light; in Slavic languages it is▶Nalani#414 in the U.S.From Hawaiian na (the plural article) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly), meaning the heavens or ▶Kailany#581 in the U.S.Creative elaboration blending Hawaiian elements: kai meaning 'sea' or 'ocean' and lani meaning ▶Meilani#591 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Meilana or Meilani, blending Hawaiian mei (possibly related to a term of en▶Leilany#696 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; from Hawaiian lei (wreath of flowers) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty), a varia▶Keilani#727 in the U.S.Hawaiian name from kai (sea, ocean water) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, royal chief), meanin▶Kiana#743 in the U.S.Multiple possible origins: a Hawaiian form meaning 'divine' or from the Persian Kiana meaning '▶Laylani#769 in the U.S.Heavenly wreath or garland from heaven; a blend of the Arabic Layla meaning night and the Hawai▶Elani#844 in the U.S.A modern name drawing on multiple roots: the Hebrew el (God) combined with a nature suffix; the▶Kahlani#875 in the U.S.A variant of the Hawaiian name Kalani, from ka (the) and lani (sky, heaven, royalty), meaning '▶Naylani#897 in the U.S.Variant of Hawaiian Nailani, composed of na (the, of) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty, divine ch▶Khalani#904 in the U.S.Variant of Hawaiian Kalani, composed of ka (the) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty, divine chief);▶Ailanny#932 in the U.S.Likely a creative variant combining elements of Hawaiian lani (heaven, sky, royalty) with a Spa▶Aleia#933 in the U.S.Variant of Aliya (Arabic: high, exalted, sublime) or of Aleia (Hawaiian: path, way); also used ▶Leylani#971 in the U.S.Variant of Leilani, from Hawaiian lei meaning garland or flower wreath and lani meaning sky, he▶Kaiya#994 in the U.S.From Japanese kai meaning ocean, sea, or forgiveness, combined with the suffix -ya or from Hawa▶Kai#1133 in the U.S.Sea; from Hawaiian kai (sea, ocean)▶Maleah#1210 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Malia (Hawaiian form of Mary: bitter, beloved) or a blend of Maleah (Hebr▶Kalia#1254 in the U.S.The most beautiful; bud; from Hawaiian kalia (the most beautiful) or Greek kalia (good, fair) —▶Kelani#1356 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; also a river name in Sri Lanka▶Kalea#1364 in the U.S.Bright joy, full of happiness▶Ahlani#1377 in the U.S.Heavenly one; fire of heaven▶Ehlani#1398 in the U.S.Orange tree, heavenly clarity▶Kaleah#1428 in the U.S.Bright joy, full of happiness▶Lailani#1430 in the U.S.Night flower of heaven; heavenly nightbloom▶Koa#1563 in the U.S.From Hawaiian koa meaning "warrior, bold, fearless," and also the native koa tree prized for it▶Noelani#1656 in the U.S.Heavenly mist▶Maliah#1674 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Malia, a Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria; also influenced by trendy '-i▶Kaelani#1775 in the U.S.Edge▶Kaliah#1840 in the U.S.Modern elaborated form of Kalia/Kaliyah; linked to Hawaiian Kalia and used as a euphonic coined▶Luana#1898 in the U.S.Hawaiian 'to enjoy, be content, happy'; in Italian/Portuguese use, often explained as a blend o▶Lani#1911 in the U.S.Sky, heaven, royal, majesty▶Kaleia#2031 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'ka' (the) + 'lei' (garland of flowers), meaning 'the flower wreath' or by extens▶Aulani#2051 in the U.S.Messenger of a chief▶Maylani#2124 in the U.S.Modern Hawaiian-style coinage from lani 'heaven, sky, royal', interpreted as 'heavenly'; not a ▶Mayli#2202 in the U.S.Variant of Maile, the Hawaiian leid vine; also associated with Chinese Mei Li 'beautiful'.▶Nylani#2242 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royal▶Dalani#2246 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royal▶Alany#2295 in the U.S.orange tree, harmonious▶Ani#2321 in the U.S.to chirp, to animate, to blow gently▶Klani#2328 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royal▶Alanni#2343 in the U.S.orange tree, harmonious▶Laniyah#2392 in the U.S.heavenly one of God▶Melia#2470 in the U.S.honey, bee tree, plumeria▶Mulani#2472 in the U.S.heavenly, sky▶Kamani#2536 in the U.S.kamani tree (Calophyllum inophyllum)▶Ulani#2550 in the U.S.cheerful; (also read as 'heavenly' via lani)▶Halia#2828 in the U.S.Briny▶Kalena#2854 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Kayloni#2982 in the U.S.A modern coined name blending the English Kay element (from Kayla, meaning rejoice or laurel cr▶Mailani#2992 in the U.S.Hawaiian name combining mai (lei, garland) and lani (heavenly, sky, chief), meaning heavenly ga▶Maliya#2993 in the U.S.Variant of Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam meaning beloved, wish▶Nailani#2996 in the U.S.Hawaiian name meaning the beautiful heavens or the calm sky, from na (calm, the) and i lani (in▶Anela#3012 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of Angela, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger of God'; also a Czech/Slovak diminutive ▶Jahlani#3088 in the U.S.Modern coined name possibly combining Jah (short form of Yahweh/Jehovah) with lani (Hawaiian: h▶Kaliana#3130 in the U.S.Likely a creative elaboration of Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens, royalty') with the suffix -ana,▶Kaliya#3131 in the U.S.Variant of Kali (Sanskrit: 'black, time, death') used as a feminine name, or a creative elabora▶Lelani#3136 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Leilani, a Hawaiian name from 'lei' (garland, flower wreath, child) and 'la▶Maleni#3143 in the U.S.Likely a phonetic variant or blend of Melanie (Greek: 'black, dark') and/or Leilani (Hawaiian: ▶Mehlani#3146 in the U.S.Modern creative elaboration, likely a phonetic variant of Leilani (Hawaiian: 'heavenly flower')▶Moana#3197 in the U.S.From Hawaiian and Polynesian moana, meaning 'ocean' or 'wide expanse of water'; used across man▶Zalani#3260 in the U.S.Modern American coinage pairing the bold Z- opening with -lani, the Hawaiian word for 'sky, hea▶Talani#3371 in the U.S.Modern American coinage pairing the Ta- opening with -lani, the Hawaiian element meaning 'sky, ▶Aylany#3386 in the U.S.Modern variant of Ailani/Aylani, from Hawaiian elements read as 'high chief' or 'heavenly leade▶Kahlia#3459 in the U.S.Modern h-styled variant of Kalia — in Hawaiian, the name of a flowering tree, with 'beloved' a ▶Ohana#3473 in the U.S.Family, kin group; the Hawaiian word for extended family, popularized as a name by Lilo & Stitc▶Maleia#3542 in the U.S.Variant of Malia/Maleah, the Hawaiian form of Mary (Maria), traditionally linked to 'beloved' o▶Leilanni#3671 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child', from lei, 'garland▶Mahina#3672 in the U.S.Moon, moonlight; from Hawaiian mahina, also the name of the moon goddess▶Allana#3691 in the U.S.Feminine of Alan — 'little rock' or 'harmony' — also echoing Irish a leanbh, 'child/darling'; d▶Kaloni#3715 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kalani, 'the heavens, the sky, the royal one' (ka, 'the', plus lani, 'heaven'); -▶Lehlani#3779 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'garland of flowers', plus lani, 'heaven' — 'heavenl▶Leiani#3780 in the U.S.Variant in the Leilani family — Hawaiian lei, 'garland', plus (la)ni, 'heaven' — 'heavenly garl▶Mialani#3787 in the U.S.Modern blend of Mia ('mine/beloved') with Hawaiian -lani, 'heaven, royal' — a melodic coinage▶Alanie#3810 in the U.S.Variant of Alani/Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock, harmony'; Hawaiian alani is the orange▶Dailani#3826 in the U.S.Modern blend joining a Dai-/Day- opening to Hawaiian -lani, 'heaven, royal'; no single fixed ro▶Kaili#3842 in the U.S.From Hawaiian Ka'ili (an element in deity names, read as 'the snatching/the surface') or a spel▶Lilo#3848 in the U.S.From Hawaiian lilo, often glossed 'generous one' or 'lost (to another)'; also a German pet form▶Koah#3995 in the U.S.-ah styling of Koa — Hawaiian 'brave, bold; warrior', and the prized koa hardwood tree▶Kaylanni#4144 in the U.S.Styling of Kailani — Hawaiian kai, 'sea', plus lani, 'sky, heaven' — 'sea and sky'▶Kehlany#4145 in the U.S.-y styling of Kehlani — Hawaiian, read 'sea and sky / heaven' (kai + lani lines)▶Malahni#4151 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -lani/-lahni sound family, echoing Hawaiian lani, 'sky, heaven'; routes i▶Ailanys#4186 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage echoing Ailani (Hawaiian 'chief, sky') with a -ys ending; no single fixed▶Kailea#4234 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kai ('sea' in Hawaiian) to a -lea ending (Kailani/Kaylee echoes); no sin▶Laniya#4237 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the La-/-niya family, echoing Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky'; no single fixed r▶Malea#4244 in the U.S.From Hawaiian malie, 'calm, gentle (waters)', or a form of Malia (the Hawaiian Mary); routes la▶Neilani#4252 in the U.S.Styling in the -lani family (echoing Leilani, 'heavenly flowers/child') — Hawaiian lani, 'sky, ▶Aylanni#4288 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Ayla ('moonlight') and the -lani ending ('heaven'); double-n styling; no▶Leilanie#4327 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'flowers, garland', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heave▶Makaia#4333 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ma- to Kaia (Hawaiian 'sea', or a Katherine echo, 'pure'); no single fix▶Malanii#4334 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Melanie ('dark') and the -lani ending ('heaven'); double-i styling; no s▶Kiani#4413 in the U.S.From Persian kiani, 'royal, kingly' (the Kianian dynasty); also a Hawaiian-styled name; routes ▶Jaylanie#4504 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jay- to a -lanie ending (echoing Leilani/-lani, 'heaven'); no single fix▶Naelani#4524 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Nae-/Nai- sound to the -lani ending ('heaven'); no single fixed root▶Layloni#4601 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Layla ('night') and the -lani/-loni ending ('heaven'); no single fixed r▶Maile#4606 in the U.S.From Hawaiian maile — a fragrant native vine used in sacred leis▶Miliani#4612 in the U.S.From Hawaiian Mililani, 'gentle caress; to praise/exalt heaven'; also a modern -ani coinage; ro▶Yalani#4645 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Ya- opening to the -lani ending ('heaven'); no single fixed root▶Aalani#4651 in the U.S.From Hawaiian Aalani/Alani — 'chief, royal one' (ali'i); also tied to lani, 'heaven'; routes la▶Alahna#4654 in the U.S.-h- spelling of Alana — Irish, feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'); also Hawaiian 'of▶Aolani#4658 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ao, 'cloud, daylight, world', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heavenly cloud; royal▶Aolanis#4659 in the U.S.Modern -s elaboration of Aolani — Hawaiian ao, 'cloud', plus lani, 'heaven' — 'heavenly cloud';▶Caylani#4670 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cay-/Kai sound to the -lani ending ('heaven'); no single fixed root▶Kaleigha#4698 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kalea/Kaleah ('bright, beautiful', Hawaiian) and Kaylee; no single fixed▶Lalani#4707 in the U.S.From Hawaiian lala, 'branch/flower', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heavenly flower; royal one';▶Leina#4712 in the U.S.From Hawaiian leina, 'a leaping place (of souls)'; also a Lena/Helena short form; routes layere▶Leilanii#4822 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Leilani — from Hawaiian lei, 'flowers, garland', plus lani, 'heaven, royal▶Naleia#4840 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Nalei ('the leis/the beloved', Hawaiian) and Leia/Aaliyah; no single fix▶Kalanii#4938 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Kalani — from Hawaiian ka, 'the', plus lani, 'heaven, sky, royal' — 'the h▶Leilana#4952 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Leilani ('heavenly flowers', Hawaiian) and Lana; no single fixed root▶Makiah#4961 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Makai ('toward the sea', Hawaiian) and Micah ('who is like God', Hebrew)▶Makiya#4962 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Makai ('toward the sea', Hawaiian) and Kiya; no single fixed root▶Malaiya#4963 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Malia (the Hawaiian Mary, 'beloved/calm') and Maliyah; no single fixed r▶Nolani#4975 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven, sky, royal') names and Nola; often read 'of▶Kaylahni#5071 in the U.S.-h- spelling of Kalani/Kaylani — from Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sky, the royal one'; routes l▶Keonna#5073 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Keona/Keanna ('God's gracious gift', a Hawaiian-flavored name) and the -▶Laiana#5079 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing the Hawaiian Laiana (a form of Diana/Lana) and the -ana ('grace') names;▶Malaia#5084 in the U.S.Spelling of Malia/Malaya — the Hawaiian Mary ('beloved/calm'), and/or Tagalog malaya, 'free'; r▶Nani#5089 in the U.S.From Hawaiian nani, 'beauty, splendor, glory; beautiful'; here for girls▶Anuhea#5153 in the U.S.From Hawaiian anuhea, 'cool, soft fragrance; a cool sweet scent (as of upland forests)'▶Kalei#5201 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ka lei, 'the lei, the flower wreath; the beloved child' (a term of endearment)▶Keyani#5205 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kiana (a Hawaiian Diana) and the -ani/-lani ('heaven') names; no single ▶Malu#5225 in the U.S.From Hawaiian malu, 'peace, calm; shelter, shade, protection'; also a Spanish blend of Maria + ▶Dehlani#5323 in the U.S.Spelling of Delani — echoing Delaney ('descendant of the challenger', Irish) and Leilani ('heav▶Halani#5335 in the U.S.From Polynesian (Hawaiian/Tongan) lani, 'the sky, the heavens; royal, majestic' — 'the heavens;▶Jaylanni#5340 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jay- opening to -lani ('heavenly, royal', Hawaiian/Polynesian); no sin▶Kalaia#5348 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Kalia ('flower wreath/lei', Hawaiian) and Kaleah ('beloved'); no single▶Kamea#5349 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kamea, 'the one and only; the precious/cherished one; the favorite'▶Kaylanii#5352 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Kailani/Kalani — Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sea and sky; royal'▶Kelany#5353 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Kalani ('the heavens', Hawaiian) and Delaney; no single fixed root▶Leylanie#5360 in the U.S.Spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian, 'heavenly flower; royal child' (lei, 'flower/garland', plus lan▶Maleigha#5370 in the U.S.-eigha spelling of Maliah/Malia — echoing Malia ('beloved', the Hawaiian Mary) and Maleah; no s▶Nelani#5384 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Ne- opening to -lani ('the heavens, royal', Hawaiian); no single fixed▶Daelani#5465 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Dae- opening to -lani ('the heavens, royal', Hawaiian); no single fixe▶Eilany#5473 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ilana/Eilan, 'an oak tree, a tree'; also echoes the Hawaiian -lani names, 'heavenly▶Elany#5474 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining an El- opening (echoing Eleanor/Elena) to a -any/-lani ending ('heavenly▶Kalahni#5500 in the U.S.-ah- spelling of Kalani — from Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sky; royal, chiefly, majestic'▶Kaylei#5506 in the U.S.-ei spelling of Kayley/Kaylee — from Irish, 'slender', or 'a celebration' (ceilidh); also a Haw▶Kyana#5511 in the U.S.-y- spelling of Kiana — Hawaiian, 'divine', or Persian, 'the moon; royal'; also a modern blend;▶Leighlani#5515 in the U.S.Leigh-spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian, 'heavenly flower; royal child' (lei, 'flower/garland', pl▶Luanna#5522 in the U.S.Spelling of Luana/Louanna — Hawaiian, 'content, at ease, enjoyment', or a blend of Louise ('war▶Deylani#5648 in the U.S.A modern name with a Dey- opening and the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); no single f▶Maleyah#5707 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Malia ('calm; bitter/beloved', Hawaiian Mary) and Aliyah ('ascending', He▶Eilani#5830 in the U.S.A modern name with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian), echoing Leilani; also Hebrew i▶Keona#5866 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, 'God's gracious gift; the abundance of the world' (a feminine form of Keoni, the▶Khailani#5867 in the U.S.Kh-spelling of Kailani — from Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', plus lani, 'heaven, sky' — 'the sea and ▶Leilanny#5876 in the U.S.-nny spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian, 'heavenly flower; royal child' (lei, 'flower/garland', plu▶Marlani#5882 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Mar- opening ('of the sea', Latin) with the -lani ending ('heaven, roya▶Nilani#5898 in the U.S.A modern name joining Nila ('blue; sapphire', Sanskrit) with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal',▶Taylani#5922 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Tay- opening (echoing Taylor) with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', H▶Zylani#5940 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Zy- opening with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); no singl▶Kaleena#6022 in the U.S.A spelling of Kalina/Kalena — variously the Slavic kalina ('the guelder-rose/viburnum') and the▶Keanna#6030 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiana — variously a feminine of Keane ('ancient; sharp'), the Hawaiian Kiana (a f▶Malaiyah#6060 in the U.S.A spelling of Malia/Maliyah — variously the Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; bitter; wished-for▶Tylani#6119 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Ty- opening with the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); no singl▶Ellani#6211 in the U.S.A modern name with an El- opening and the -lani ending ('heaven, royal', Hawaiian); no single f▶Kanani#6255 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ka nani, 'the beauty; the glory, the splendor'▶Kehlanii#6259 in the U.S.A spelling of Kehlani — from Hawaiian, variously 'the sea and the sky' and 'a heavenly one' (li▶Lanna#6268 in the U.S.A pet form of Alana/Lana — variously 'a rock' and 'harmony, beauty' (the feminine of Alan), 'br▶Laylanie#6270 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Layla ('night', Arabic) and Leilani ('heavenly flower', Hawaiian); no sin▶Loa#6276 in the U.S.A short modern name, variously a coinage and an echo of the Hawaiian loa, 'long, tall, distant'▶Olani#6316 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the Yoruba ola, 'wealth, honor', and the Hawaiian -lani, 'sky,▶Zeilani#6365 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Leilani ('heavenly flower', Hawaiian) and the -lani names, with a Zay- op▶Ailanni#6377 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Ailani ('high chief; heavenly') and Leilani; the -lani element is Hawaiia▶Cai#6415 in the U.S.A Welsh form of Kai — variously 'rejoice' (Welsh) and 'the sea' (Hawaiian kai); used for both s▶Julani#6480 in the U.S.A modern name with a Ju- opening and the -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'sky, heaven'); echoing Leilan▶Kaimani#6485 in the U.S.A modern name joining Kai ('the sea', Hawaiian) with -mani (echoing 'mana', power, or Amani, 'p▶Kaleiah#6487 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Kalea/Kaleah — from Hawaiian, 'bright; joy, happiness'; also brushing the -l▶Keala#6495 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ke ala, 'the path; the way; the road; fragrance'; used for both sexes; here for g▶Laelani#6509 in the U.S.A spelling of Leilani — from Hawaiian, 'a heavenly flower; a royal child' (lei, 'a garland, a f▶Raelani#6559 in the U.S.A modern name joining Rae (a pet of Rachel, 'a ewe', or 'grace') with the -lani ending (Hawaiia▶Cailani#6656 in the U.S.A spelling of Kailani — from Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', plus lani, 'sky; heaven'; 'sea and sky'▶Keyana#6778 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiana — variously a Hawaiian form of Diana ('divine'), a Persian-linked 'a founta▶Khaylani#6780 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing the Hawaiian Kailani ('sea and sky'); the Kh- styling personalize▶Malana#6808 in the U.S.Variously the Hawaiian malana, 'buoyant; light; floating', and a modern Mala- + -ana blend; rou▶Nialani#6828 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Nia (variously 'purpose'; 'bright') with the -lani ending (Hawaii▶Kiannah#7069 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiana — variously a Hawaiian form of Diana ('divine; a moon goddess') and a femin▶Kailanii#7075 in the U.S.A double-i spelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven') — 'sea a▶Lany#7080 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Delaney/Alanis and the Hawaiian lani, 'the sky; heaven; royal'; route▶Makana#7091 in the U.S.From Hawaiian makana, 'a gift; a present; a reward'; used for both sexes; here for girls▶Maleiah#7092 in the U.S.A spelling of Maliyah/Malia — variously a Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') an▶Maleya#7093 in the U.S.A spelling of Malia/Maleah — variously a Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') and▶Naloni#7130 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing the Hawaiian Nalani ('the heavens; the calm skies'); routes layer▶Kailana#7383 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Kai (Hawaiian 'the sea') with Lana ('calm; afloat; light'); routes uncer▶Kalana#7385 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens; the royal one') and Kalan; rout▶
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