Keilani

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kay-LAH-nee'kay-LAH-nee'3 syllables
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈHawaiian
Gentle

MEANING

HeavenlyGlorious chief

ORIGIN

Hawaii

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hawaiian elements 'kei' (child) and 'lani' (heaven, sky)

CULTURAL NOTES

Keilani is often used in Hawaiian culture to denote a person with noble or high status.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in Hawaii for generations, often given to girls to convey beauty and grace.

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FAQs About Keilani

The name Keilani means "heavenly, glorious chief" in Hawaiian.
Keilani has Hawaii origins. Derived from the Hawaiian elements 'kei' (child) and 'lani' (heaven, sky)
Keilani is pronounced kay-LAH-nee (kay-LAH-nee). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Keilani include Kai, Lani, Kay.
Some middle name ideas for Keilani include Rose, Grace, Claire, Mae, Anne.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Keilani include Kaimana, Leilani, Nakoa, Malia.
The most common spelling is Keilani. Alternative spellings include Keilany, Kaylani, Keilanie.