Origin, Meaning, And History Of Leilani
Leilani is a top Hawaiian unisex name composed of the Hawaiian words lei, meaning ‘flower’ and lani, meaning ‘sky’, ‘heaven’, ‘royal’, or ‘majesty.’ It can also be translated to ‘royal child’ as lani is also connected to high-birth or aristocracy and leis means ‘flower garlands’. In Hawaiian culture, names are derived from their meanings, and Leilani is no exception.
Lei is a garland of flowers that are used as a token of welcome and farewell. The custom of wearing leis originated with the indigenous Hawaiians, who wove garlands of leaves or ferns for personal adornment. Marking the true spirit of friendship, Hawaiians celebrate Lei Day on May 1 every year.
Echinacea Leilani is a cheerful-looking bright yellow flower that blooms from mid-summer to fall. Leilani has geographical significance as Leilani Estates is a census-designated place in Hawaii, US. It is located near the eastern tip of the Hawaiian island and was formed in 1964.
Leilani was used in the US for centuries and has been among the top 500 most popular names for girls since 2001. Its phonetic variants are also quite popular with slightly different spellings, such as Laylani, Laylanie, Laylanii, Laylanni, Leilahni, Leiloni, Lelani, and Leliani. Some adorable nicknames used for Leilani include Lani and Leila.
The popularity of this name can be attributed to the songSweet Leilanifeatured in the 1937 film Waikiki Wedding. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and Bing Crosby’s record became one of the biggest hits of 1937. Leilani is also a song and the debut single by the Australian rock group Hoodoo Gurus, also called Le Hoodoo Gurus, in 1982. Leilani is a unique and exotic name for your little princess that is sure to set her apart from others.
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Famous People With The Name Leilani
- Leilani Seamah MitchellAmerican-Australian professional basketball player and a member of the Australian women’s national basketball team
- Leilani SenEnglish pop singer, best known for her 1999 UK hit single, Madness Thing
- Leilani DowdingEnglish former model and television personality who represented the UK at Miss Universe 1998
- Leilani Sarelle FigalanAmerican actress, best known for her role as Roxy in the 1992 film Basic Instinct
- Leilani Maaja MünterAmerican former professional stock car racing driver and environmental activist who competed in the ARCA Menards Series
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Leilani?
The name Leilani means a child that is of royal blood.
2. What is the origin of the name Leilani?
Leilani has a Hawaiian origin.
