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English
Etymology
From Hawaiian Leilani.
Proper noun
Leilani
- A female given name from Hawaiian
Hawaiian
Etymology
lei (“a lei; a child”) + lani (“heavenly, royal”); "heavenly lei, royal child".
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Leilani
- a female or (rarely) male given name from Hawaiian, popular since the end of the 19th century
References
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986, page 200
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records. Early examples:
- Leilani Mossman (female), married in 1912, Honolulu
- Edward Leilani Paaluhi, married in 1913, Molokai
- Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State: Leilani was included in the top hundred first names for girls born in the State of Hawaii in 1961-1963 and 1967-2007.