Hiʻilani
Hawaiian
editEtymology
edithiʻi (“carry in the arms”) + lani (“sky”) = "cherished or praised one".
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editHiʻilani
- a female given name from Hawaiian, used since the 20th century
References
edit- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert: Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early example:
- Harriet Hiilani Jones, married in 1904, Honolulu