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Leilani

Baby Leilani will expect the red carpet treatment, and for good reason. This Hawaiian girl's name means "royal child of heaven" and "heavenly lei." It comes from the words lei, meaning "flowers," and lani, meaning "of the sky or heavens." In Hawaiian culture, a lei is a floral garland and is a symbol of love, friendship, peace, or honor. Traditionally, leis were used by Native Hawaiians to signify their ranks and royalty. This name will let you embrace your culture while you let baby know how important she is to you.
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Meaning

Royal child of heaven, heavenly lei

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Pronunciation

lay-LAH-nee

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Radiant
  • Serene
  • Magical

Compatibility

Leilani pairs well with names that have a similar elegant and ethereal feel, making it a great choice for a sister to names like Aurora or Luna. As a middle name, Leilani adds a touch of enchantment and sophistication. This Hawaiian name can beautifully complement a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings, bringing a sense of heavenly beauty to any combination.

Graceful Radiant Serene Magical

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

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Leilani Bishop

Model

Born: September 11, 1976 · Hawaii, USA

Portrait of Leilani Dowding

Leilani Dowding

TV Personality

Born: January 30, 1980 · Bournemouth, England

Portrait of Leilani Franco

Leilani Franco

Circus Performer

Born: March 19, 1989 · Manila, Philippines

Portrait of Leilani Gaja

Leilani Gaja

Singer

Born: November 25, 1992 · Los Angeles, USA

Portrait of Leilani Münter

Leilani Münter

Race Car Driver

Born: February 18, 1976 · Rochester, USA

Portrait of Leilani Sarelle

Leilani Sarelle

Actress

Born: September 7, 1966 · California, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Leilani Original form
  • Lailani Variant spelling
  • Leilany Variant spelling
  • Persian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Devanagari
  • Georgian
  • Hebrew

Cultural Adaptations

  • لیلانی (Leilani) Persian
  • レイラニ (Reirani) Japanese
  • 蕾拉妮 (Leilani) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • लेइलानी (Leilani) Devanagari
  • ლეილანი (Leilani) Georgian
  • ליילני (Leilani) Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leilani

What does Leilani mean?
Royal child of heaven, heavenly lei
What is the origin of Leilani?
Leilani has Hawaiian origins.
Is Leilani popular?
Leilani has been viewed 102 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Leilani?
Similar names include Eric, Alice, Bebe, Nuru, Yahya.
How do you pronounce Leilani?
Leilani is pronounced lay-LAH-nee.

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