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Leilani
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English
Etymology
en :bor haw:Leilani + 1
Proper noun
en female Hawaiian.
en 1934 w:Harry Owens Sweet Leilani (a song) Sweet Leilani, Heavenly FlowerI dreamed of a paradise for two.
Hawaiian
Etymology
haw lei a lei; a child + haw lani heavenly, royal; "heavenly lei, royal child".
Pronunciation
Proper noun
haw proper noun
haw female,male<q:rarely> Hawaiian popular since the end of the 19th century
Related terms
haw Lani
haw Lei
haw Kaleiokalani
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.