Iolani
Hawaiian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Iolani
The name 'Iolani' means "royal hawk" or "heavenly hawk" in Hawaiian, derived from the roots *ʻio* (hawk) and *lani* (sky, heaven, royal).
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Etymology
The name 'Iolani' means "royal hawk" or "heavenly hawk" in Hawaiian, derived from the roots *ʻio* (hawk) and *lani* (sky, heaven, royal). It is used primarily in Hawaiian culture and has historical significance as the name of Princess Iolani, a member of the Hawaiian royal family in the 19th century.
Iolani currently ranks #15,817 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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