Talani

Meaning of Talani

Talani unfolds like a soft madrigal on a Mediterranean breeze, its three syllables—pronounced tuh-LAH-nee—weaving the Polynesian root lani, “heaven,” with the gentle prefix ta, “to summon,” evoking a serenade of celestial grace as if the sky itself peeked down to play hide-and-seek at dawn. In its origin one hears the hum of Pacific trade winds; in the Italian imagination it kindles visions of sunlit vineyards and the honeyed glow of a Tuscan twilight. This name’s luminous associations—sky-bound wonder, warm breezes and timeless artistry—have found a devoted audience far beyond its island cradle, charting a steady ascent in the United States since the late 1990s. Today, Talani graces newborn girls with a burgeoning presence—most recently forty-seven precious arrivals in 2024—standing as a testament to its softly shining allure and the vibrant promise it bestows upon every bambina who bears it.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as tuh-LAH-nee (/təˈlɑni/)

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