Lani

Meaning & origin

The female first name Lani originates from the Hawaiian language and means "heaven" or "heavenly being". It is a shortened form of the name Leilani, which also comes from Hawaiian and means "heavenly flower". Lani is a very popular name in Hawaii and is often seen as a symbol of beauty and purity. In other cultures, the name Lani is also used as a shortened form of Alana or Alani, which means "small rock formation" or "orange tree". Overall, Lani is a powerful and exotic name with a deep meaning.

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