Hawaiian

Iolana

Pronounced ee-oh-LAH-nahShare

Meaning: To soar

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

Iolana is a Hawaiian name meaning “to soar.” Its sense of rising or flying does not require a particular bird to be part of the translation.

Nicknames

  • Io
  • Lana

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Iolana comes from Hawaiian.

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