ThinkabaraNalani: meaning and origin
Nalani
“The calm of the heavens”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🌺 Hawaiian
- Letters · syllables
- 6 · 3
- Starts with
- N
About the name Nalani
Nalani is a girl’s name from the Hawaiian tradition. Its meaning is “the calm of the heavens”. Names from the Hawaiian language, full of sea, sky and flowers — like Leilani, Kai, Kalani and Malia.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean star, moon or sky, names that mean peace.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Hawaiian names
- Kai 🧒Sea (Hawaiian); also has meanings in Japanese, Welsh and Scandinavian · Hawaiian
- Kalani 🧒The heavens · Hawaiian
- Kiana 👧Divine; a Hawaiian form of Diana · Hawaiian
- Leilani 👧Heavenly flowers · Hawaiian
- Malia 👧The Hawaiian form of Mary · Hawaiian
- Moana 👧Ocean, deep sea · Hawaiian
Sibling name ideas (Hawaiian, boys)
More girl names starting with N
- Nadia 👧Hope · Slavic
- Naomi 👧Pleasant, my delight · Hebrew
- Natalie 👧Born on Christmas Day · Latin
- Nia 👧Purpose (Swahili) · African
- Niamh 👧Bright, radiant; a goddess in Irish legend · Irish
- Nora 👧Honor; also a short form of Eleanor · Irish
- Nova 👧New; a star that suddenly shines brightly · Latin
- Nyla 👧Winner, champion · African American
Questions and answers
What does the name Nalani mean?
Nalani is a name of Hawaiian origin. It means: the calm of the heavens.
Is Nalani a boy or girl name?
Nalani is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Nalani have?
Nalani has 6 letters and about 3 syllables.