Hokulani
Polynesian · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Hokulani
The name 'Hokulani' means "heavenly star" in Hawaiian, derived from the roots *hōkū* (star) and *lani* (sky, heaven, or spiritual realm).
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Etymology
The name 'Hokulani' means "heavenly star" in Hawaiian, derived from the roots *hōkū* (star) and *lani* (sky, heaven, or spiritual realm). It is used primarily in Hawaiian culture and among those of Native Hawaiian heritage, with no specific religious affiliation, though it reflects Polynesian celestial navigation traditions and the spiritual significance of stars in Hawaiian cosmology.
Hokulani currently ranks #12,391 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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