Naelani
Meaning of Naelani
Naelani, like a silken fan unfurling at dawn over a cerulean sea, emerges from the verdant archipelago of Hawai‘i, where the whispered “naʻe” (gentle breeze) and “lani” (heaven; sky) converge in a name that evokes the tranquil expanse of an island sunrise. It is pronounced ney-LAH-nee (/neɪˈlɑni/), its syllables drifting with the ease of clouds gliding above swaying palm fronds—a cool, reflective pause in a world that seldom stands still. In the United States its quiet allure has seen a modest yet steady ascent—from rank 959 in 2016 to brushing the threshold of the top 900 by 2022—hinting at parents’ yearning for names that breathe and shimmer. As though penned in indigo ink on slender washi paper, Naelani carries the subtle grace of a tanka: poised between heaven and earth, offering a wry smile to any hurried soul daring to slow down and listen.
Pronunciation
Hawaiian
- Pronunced as ney-LAH-nee (/neɪˈlɑni/)
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