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Hawaiian
Etymology
hau (“snow”) + nani (“beauty”) = "beautiful snow", as on mountain tops in Hawaii.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Haunani
- a female given name from Hawaiian, popular in the 20th century
References
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early examples:
- Verna Haunani Harris, married in 1923 Honolulu
- Juanita Haunani Wells, married in 1925 Honolulu