Tongan

Heilala

Pronounced hay-LAH-lahShare

Meaning: Heilala flower

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Heilala is a Tongan flower name with a strong place in garlands, poetry and cultural storytelling. Contemporary Tongan personal-name use is independently documented.

Nicknames

  • Lala
  • Hei

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Heilala comes from Tongan.

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