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Kalani

Girl · Hawaiian · Medium name

Meaning
The sky, the heavens, of the sky
Pronunciation
kuh-LAH-nee
Origin
Hawaiian

From Hawaiian meaning the sky or the heavens.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernNature-inspiredInternational

Languages in use: Hawaiian, English

Commonly used in: United States, Hawaii, Australia

Alternate spellings

  • KalaneeEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hawaiian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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