Leinani
Hawaiian
Etymology
lei (“wreath; child”) + nani (“beauty”) = "beautiful child".
Pronunciation
Proper noun
- 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