Kaelani

#86 in Louisiana

Meaning of Kaelani

Kaelani is a Hawaiian gem—“kah-eh-LAH-nee,” a lilting blend that means “the heavenly sky” or “sea of heaven,” and it feels as light as a sea-spray kirtan at sunrise. She has hovered in the 800s of the U.S. charts for years, so parents get something rare enough to sparkle yet familiar enough to spell. Think of her as a sari woven with Pacific blues: calm, bright, and made for adventure. Kaelani carries the grace of island breezes, the curiosity of a wandering cloud, and just a hint of playful mischief—picture a coconut falling exactly where laughter is needed. For a little girl, that name whispers, “Rise, explore, shine,” much like the first notes of a Bollywood flute meeting the rhythm of ocean drums.

Pronunciation

Hawaiian

  • Pronunced as kah-eh-LAH-nee (/kɑ:ˌe.lɑ:.ni/)

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