Kamalani

Hawaiian

Etymology

kama (“child”) + lani (“sky”) = "heavenly or royal child".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ka.maˈla.ni/, [kə.məˈlɐ.ni]

Proper noun

Kamalani

1. a female given name from Hawaiian of modern usage
2. (less common) a male given name from Hawaiian

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early example:

  Kamalani (Kaiepa), (woman), married in 1906, Honolulu

• Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State: included in the top hundred first names for girls born in the State of Hawaii in 1996, 1997, 1999, 2004 and 2005.