Haunani

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Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Proper noun[edit]

Haunani

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

References[edit]

  • 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