Meaning: The heavens
The story
Kalani joins Hawaiian ka, “the,” with lani, “sky” or “heaven.” Lani can also carry associations of royalty and high status.
Nicknames
- Lani
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Kalani comes from Hawaiian.
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