Kelani
Hawaiian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kelani
Kelani derives from Hawaiian roots, with "kela" meaning "the" and "ani" relating to spiritual or celestial concepts, collectively meaning "the heavenly one" or "the spiritual one." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and has gained broader popularity in the United States and other Western contexts in recent decades, particularly among families seeking Hawaiian or nature-connected names.
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Etymology
Kelani derives from Hawaiian roots, with "kela" meaning "the" and "ani" relating to spiritual or celestial concepts, collectively meaning "the heavenly one" or "the spiritual one." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and has gained broader popularity in the United States and other Western contexts in recent decades, particularly among families seeking Hawaiian or nature-connected names.
Kelani currently ranks #1,542 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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