Hawaiian

Haunani

Pronounced how-NAH-neeShare

Meaning: Beautiful snow

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Haunani joins Hawaiian hau, “snow,” with nani, “beauty” or “glory.” Its imagery is snowy rather than dewy, a distinction that gives the name its correct natural setting.

Nicknames

  • Nani

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Haunani comes from Hawaiian.

Hawaiian · Māori

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Moon; month

Rare gem
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Pearl lei; pearl child

Rare gem
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Flower; Tahitian gardenia

Rare gem
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Heilala flower

Rare gem
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The ʻōhiʻa flower

Rare gem
Hawaiian

Noelani

Heavenly mist

Uncommon
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