Heavenly flower or royal path
Lalani is a Hawaiian name derived from the elements 'lani', meaning heaven or sky, and 'la', which can refer to the sun or a path. It is often interpreted as a variation of Leilani, specifically meaning heavenly flower or royal child. The name evokes the natural beauty and spiritual significance of the Hawaiian islands.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the middle-grade fantasy novel · Lalani of the Distant Sea