Name Detail
Lani
heavenly mist
Female
Hawaiian / Sasak / Polynesian Tatau Tradition / Tongan / Malagasy / Polynesian / Javanese / Bugis
2 syllables
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Name
Lani
Origin
Hawaiian / Sasak / Polynesian Tatau Tradition / Tongan / Malagasy / Polynesian / Javanese / Bugis
Gender
Female
Meaning
heavenly mist
Detailed Meaning
Lani means sky or heavenly in Hawaiian, evoking the soft mist that drifts over volcanic peaks. It carries a dreamy, ethereal quality tied to the natural beauty of the islands. A name that feels light, poetic, and deeply connected to place.
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Syllable Breakdown
1. la (prefix)
2. ni (suffix)
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Lani Name Meaning and Style
Lani is a female name of Hawaiian / Sasak / Polynesian Tatau Tradition / Tongan / Malagasy / Polynesian / Javanese / Bugis origin, meaning heavenly mist.
It appears in the Baby Girl, beauty, Bright name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Hawaiian / Sasak / Polynesian Tatau Tradition / Tongan / Malagasy / Polynesian / Javanese / Bugis names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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