Tehani
Polynesian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Tehani
Tehani is a Tahitian name derived from the Polynesian root meaning "sky" or "heavens," combining linguistic elements related to celestial concepts in Austronesian languages.
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Etymology
Tehani is a Tahitian name derived from the Polynesian root meaning "sky" or "heavens," combining linguistic elements related to celestial concepts in Austronesian languages. The name is primarily used in Polynesian cultures, particularly in Tahiti and French Polynesia, and gained wider recognition through the Disney character Princess Tehani in the 2016 film *Moana*.
Tehani currently ranks #5,700 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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