Leinani

Hawaiian

Etymology

lei (“wreath; child”) + nani (“beauty”) = "beautiful child".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lei̯ˈna.ni/, [lejˈnɐ.ni]

Proper noun

1. a female given name from Hawaiian.

References

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

  Leinani Kanewanui (woman), married in 1900, Honolulu

  Leinani Kahananui (woman), married in 1910, Maui