Nani

See also: nani, nan'i, and na ní

Hawaiian

Etymology

From nani (“beauty”). Also a short form of numerous female compound names ending in -nani.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈna.ni/, [ˈnɐ.ni]

Proper noun

1. a female given name from Hawaiian and nickname.

Usage notes

Names ending in -nani, such as Leinani, Puanani and Haunani, became popular in the 20th century. Before that, Nani was a very rare name.

Related terms

• Kanani

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records occurs in 19th-century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 2 men.