Kahealani
Hawaiian
Etymology
From ka (“the”) + hea (“mist”) + lani (“sky”) = "the heavenly mist". Can also be construed as "the call of Heaven" from hea (“to call by name”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ka.he.aˈla.ni/, [kəhejəˈlɐni]
Proper noun
Kahealani
- A female given name.
Related terms
- Healani
References
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early example:
- Helen Kahealani Leslie, married in 1928, Honolulu
- Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State:Kahealani was included in the top hundred first names for girls born in the State of Hawaii in 2005.