Nani
See also: nani, nan'i, and na ní
Hawaiian
Etymology
From nani (“beauty”). Also a short form of numerous female compound names ending in -nani.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈna.ni/, [ˈnɐni]
Proper noun
Nani
- A female given name and nickname.
Usage notes
Names ending in -nani, such as Leinani, Puanani and Haunani, became popular in the 20th century. Before that, Nani was a very rare name.
Related terms
- Kanani
References
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records occurs in 19th-century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 2 men.