Leilani

English

Proper noun

Leilani

1. A female given name borrowed from Hawaiian.
   • 1934 Harry Owens, Sweet Leilani ( a song)

     Sweet Leilani, Heavenly Flower

     I dreamed of a paradise for two.

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Hawaiian

Etymology

lei (“a lei; a child”) + lani (“heavenly, royal”); "heavenly lei, royal child".

Proper noun

Leilani

1. A female given name, popular since the end of the 19th century.
2. A male given name; rare compared to the female name.

Related terms

• Lani
• Lei
• 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.