Zeilani
Meaning of Zeilani
Zeilani is a contemporary feminine given name of modern American coinage, analytically derived from the English noun zeal—denoting fervent ardor—and the Polynesian suffix -lani, literally “sky” or “heavenly realm.” Phonologically transcribed as /zeɪˈlɑni/, it conforms to Anglo-American stress patterns, with primary accent on the second syllable and a balanced trisyllabic structure. U.S. Social Security data reveal a measured upward trajectory in its adoption: five recorded births in 2021 (rank 942), twelve in 2022 (rank 932) and nineteen in 2024 (rank 931), underscoring a gradual but consistent increase in usage. From a technical onomastic perspective, Zeilani exemplifies current naming trends that favor etymological hybridity and semantic depth, positioning it within a broader sociolinguistic shift toward culturally layered anthroponyms.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as zay-LAH-nee (/zeɪˈlɑni/)
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