Nani
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See also: Appendix:Variations of "nani"
Hawaiian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From nani (“beauty”). Also a short form of numerous female compound names ending in -nani.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Nani
- a female given name from Hawaiian, and a nickname
Usage notes[edit]
Names ending in -nani, such as Leinani, Puanani and Haunani, became popular in the 20th century. Before that, Nani was a very rare name.
Related terms[edit]
References[edit]
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records occurs in 19th-century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 2 men.