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Soulani

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Pronounced soo-LAH-nee /suːˈlɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: Soulani reads as a modern American coinage: the word soul (or the Sou- of Sofia and similar names) joined to the -lani ending familiar from Hawaiian names such as Leilani, where lani means 'sky; heaven; royal.' Routes uncertain, and the Hawaiian element is borrowed rather than traditional here.Low

In 30 seconds: Warm and lilting: Soulani joins 'soul' to the -lani ending that means 'sky; heaven' in Hawaiian (said 'soo-LAH-nee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningSoulani reads as a modern American coinage: the word soul (or the Sou- of Sofia and similar names) joined to the -lani ending familiar from Hawaiian names such as Leilani, where lani means 'sky; heaven; royal.' Routes uncertain, and the Hawaiian element is borrowed rather than traditional here.

U.S. rank (2024)#13253

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Soulani is a modern coinage. Its ending borrows the Hawaiian lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), an element heard in Leilani, Kalani and Noelani, while its opening reads as the English word soul. It is not a traditional Hawaiian name, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'soo-LAH-nee').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, lilting, and coined.

Did you know? The -lani in Soulani echoes the Hawaiian word lani, 'sky, heaven, royal' — the same element behind Leilani and Kalani. In Soulani it is a borrowed sound rather than a traditional Hawaiian name, which we note.

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Soulani — Coinage; borrowed Hawaiian -lani element; routes uncertain

Variations

SolaniSoulanniSulani

Nicknames

SouLani

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If you like Soulani…

Leilani— the best-known -lani name

Kalani— a like sky-rooted Hawaiian pick

Noelani— a like flowing -lani choice

Alani— a like soft three-beat name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soulani mean?

Soulani is a modern coinage joining 'soul' to the -lani ending, which means 'sky; heaven' in Hawaiian. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Soulani?

It's said soo-LAH-nee /suːˈlɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Soulani a boy or girl name?

Soulani is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Soulani?

Soulani is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.