Haunani

Hawaiian

Etymology

hau (“snow”) + nani (“beauty”) = "beautiful snow", as on mountain tops in Hawaii.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /hau̯ˈna.ni/, [həwˈnɐ.ni]

Proper noun

Haunani

1. a female given name from Hawaiian, popular in the 20th century

References

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

  Verna Haunani Harris, married in 1923 Honolulu

  Juanita Haunani Wells, married in 1925 Honolulu