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Kapiolani

kah-pee-oh-LAH-nee

Kapiolani is a girl’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “Hawaiian name meaning 'the heavenly arch'. It is the name of a Hawaiian queen.”, and peaked in popularity in 2014.

Letters9
Syllables5
OriginHawaiian

What Kapiolani Means

Hawaiian name meaning 'the heavenly arch'. It is the name of a Hawaiian queen.

The Story of Kapiolani

This name descends from royalty, a graceful echo of a Hawaiian queen and a celestial arch.

Kapiolani is an elegant Hawaiian name meaning 'the heavenly arch'. It gained recognition from the late 1980s, famously associated with Queen Kapiʻolani, the consort of the Kingdom of Hawai'i.

For your daughter, this name suggests a regal presence and a creative spirit. You imagine her navigating the world with strength and grace, an inspiration to those around her.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Queen Kapiʻolani

    Queen consort of the Kingdom of Hawai'i.

Personality Traits

RoyalElegantStrongCreative

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Peak Year

#7 in 2014

Total Births

17

First Recorded

1980

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