Lilani

The feminine name Lilani could be considered an alternative spelling of Leilani. Translated from Hawaiian, the name carries the meanings "the heavenly flower" or "the heavenly child."

What does the name Lilani mean?

Lilani, a feminine name, may be considered a variant of Leilani. In Hawaiian, this name means "the heavenly flower" or "the heavenly child." It is composed of the Hawaiian terms lei, which means "flower" or "child," and lani, which stands for "royal," "heaven," or "majesty." In African contexts, it is associated with "the desired one" or "the happy one." Other variants include Lailany, Lailani, Laylani, Leylani, Lelany, and Lelani.

Where does the name Lilani come from?

The name Lilani has its roots in both African and Hawaiian cultures and is translated as "the heavenly flower." The components consist of lei, which means "flower" or "child" in Hawaiian, and lani, which means "royal," "heaven," or "majesty." The relevant languages are African, Hawaiian, and Polynesian.

How do you pronounce Lilani?

Li-la-ni

Popularity

In Germany, Lilani is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2019, when it reached 4,068th place. Over the last ten years, Lilani has been given as a first name approximately 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the decade's statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,788th.