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Hawaiian
Etymology
hiʻi (“carry in the arms”) + lani (“sky”) = "cherished or praised one".
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Hiʻilani
- a female given name from Hawaiian, used since the 20th century
References
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert: Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early example:
- Harriet Hiilani Jones, married in 1904, Honolulu