Kanani
kah-NAH-nee
Popularity
#6255
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hawaiian
Total Births
887
Peak Year
#31 in 2000
First Recorded
1964
Style
Soft & Gentle, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Kanani means 'the beauty' in Hawaiian. It's a name that celebrates loveliness and grace.
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