Sky, heaven, or royal
Lani is a traditional Hawaiian name that translates to 'sky' or 'heaven.' In the Hawaiian language, it can also denote 'royal' or 'majesty,' as the sky was often associated with high-ranking chiefs and divinity. It is frequently used as a suffix in longer Hawaiian names like Keilani or Noelani.
About 131 girls were named Lani in 2025.
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The same feel as Lani — far less common.
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