Hiilani
Polynesian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hiilani
The name 'Hiilani' means "heavenly chief" or "royal heaven" in Hawaiian, derived from the roots *hii* (to hold or carry) and *lani* (heaven, sky, or chiefly).
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Etymology
The name 'Hiilani' means "heavenly chief" or "royal heaven" in Hawaiian, derived from the roots *hii* (to hold or carry) and *lani* (heaven, sky, or chiefly). It is used primarily in Hawaiian culture and among Native Hawaiians, with no specific religious association, though it reflects traditional Polynesian reverence for nobility and celestial elements.
Hiilani currently ranks #12,691 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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