Pualani
poo-ah-LAH-nee
Pualani is a girl’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “A Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly flower' or 'sky flower'. It combines 'pua' (flower) and 'lani' (sky, heaven).”, and peaked in popularity in 1978.
What Pualani Means
“A Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly flower' or 'sky flower'. It combines 'pua' (flower) and 'lani' (sky, heaven).”
The Story of Pualani
Imagine a single bloom, kissed by the morning sun, appearing only when the heavens themselves decide to smile.
Pualani is a radiant Hawaiian name, a tender combination of 'pua' meaning flower and 'lani' signifying sky or heaven. It emerged in recorded use in the mid-20th century, carrying the gentle breezes of the islands.
This name is for a daughter who you feel is a gift from above, a delicate beauty that brightens your world. You see her as a serene presence, radiating a calm grace that fills your home.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#9 in 1978
Total Births
122
First Recorded
1939
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