Ululani

See also: ululani

Hawaiian

Etymology

ulu (“to grow, be inspired”) + lani (“sky”) = "heavenly inspiration; royal grove"; from the name of a chiefess of Hilo, and a place name.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /u.luˈla.ni/, [u.luˈlɐ.ni]

Proper noun

Ululani

1. a female or (sometimes) male given name from Hawaiian

Usage notes

• Popular in early 20th century; sometimes also given to men.

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Ululani occurs in 19th-century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 17 women and 3 men.