Lani

LAH-nee'LAH-nee'2 syllables
🇺🇸Hawaiian
Serene

MEANING

HeavenSky

ORIGIN

Hawaii

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hawaiian word 'lani' meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Lani is often used in Hawaiian culture to convey beauty and serenity, often associated with the heavens.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used in Hawaiian naming conventions to signify a connection to nature and spirituality.

🌐Polynesian
Soft

MEANING

RoyalExalted

ORIGIN

Polynesia

ETYMOLOGY

In Polynesian languages, 'lani' can signify royalty or nobility.

CULTURAL NOTES

Names with 'lani' are often given to individuals of high status or to honor heritage.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in traditional Polynesian societies to denote high social standing.

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