Hawaiian

Nani

Pronounced NAH-neeShare

Meaning: Beauty; glory

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Nani is a Hawaiian name from the word for beauty or glory. It also appears within longer Hawaiian names, including Kanani and Haunani.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Short
  • Soft
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Nani comes from Hawaiian.

Hawaiian · Tongan

Mele

Song in Hawaiian; also a form of Mary

Rare gem
Hebrew · Hawaiian · Japanese

Noa

Movement; motion

FamiliarRising
Māori

Kiri

Skin; bark of a tree or fruit

Rare gem
Japanese · Māori

Mana

Japanese meaning depends on spelling; spiritual power in Māori

Rare gem
Māori

Hine

Girl; young woman

Rare gem
Hawaiian

Maile

The maile vine

Rare gem
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