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Hiʻilani

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Hawaiian

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Etymology

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hiʻi (carry in the arms) + lani (sky) = "cherished or praised one".

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌhi.ʔiˈla.ni/, [ˌhi.ʔiˈlɐ.ni]

Proper noun

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Hiʻilani

  1. a female given name from Hawaiian, used since the 20th century

References

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  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert: Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early example:
    Harriet Hiilani Jones, married in 1904, Honolulu