Healani
Hawaiian
Etymology
hea (“mist”) + lani (“sky”) = "heavenly mist". Became known as the name of King Kalākaua's boat-house and music group.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /he.aˈla.ni/, [hejəˈlɐni]
Proper noun
Healani
- A female given name, sometimes also given to men.
Related terms
- Kahealani
References
- George S. Kanahele, Hawaiian Music and Musicians, University of Hawaii Press 1979.
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records. Early example:
- Healani (woman), married in 1908, Honolulu