Hiʻilani
Hawaiian
Etymology
hiʻi (“carry in the arms”) + lani (“sky”) = "cherished or praised one".
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /hi.ʔiˈla.ni/, [hiʔiˈlɐni]
Proper noun
Hiʻilani
- A female given name used since the 20th century.
References
- 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