What is the origin of the name Haunani?

Haunani is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How do you pronounce Haunani?

Haunani is pronounced how-NAH-nee.

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GirlHawaiian

Haunani

how-NAH-nee

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

Peak Year

#11 in 1979

First Recorded

1953

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Meaning "beautiful snow" or "beautiful dew," this Hawaiian name evokes natural beauty. It stems from the Hawaiian words "hau" (snow) and "nani" (beauty).

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Hau Nani Annie

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Hau Nani Annie

Similar Names

Leilani Malana Aloha Kai Liana

Personality Traits

GentleCreativePeacefulElegantCharming

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Meaning

Meaning 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child of heaven,' Leilani is derived from the Hawaiian words 'lei' (flowers, garland) and 'lani' (heaven, sky, royal).

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