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Origin & history of Meilani1
Modern American roots
The name Meilani is of Hawaiian origin. It is a combination of two Hawaiian words: mei, meaning beautiful or lovely, and lani, meaning heaven or sky. Meilani is a popular name in Hawaii and is often given to girls born in the month of May, which is known as Mei in Hawaiian. The name Meilani has been steadily rising in popularity on the US mainland since the 1970s and is now considered a trendy name. Meilani has several variations, including Meilanie, Meilany, and Maylani. The name Meilani is associated with positive traits such as beauty, grace, and heavenly qualities. In Hawaiian mythology, Meilani is the name of a goddess of the sky and the daughter of the sun god, Lono. Meilani is also the name of a popular Hawaiian song, which translates to The Beautiful Maiden of the Sky. The name Meilani has been featured in several films and TV shows, including the movie Meilani: A Hawaiian Tale and the TV series Hawaii Five-0. Meilani is a unique and culturally rich name that reflects the beauty and spirituality of the Hawaiian culture.
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Root name
The root form of Meilani is Meilani — meaning Black, dark.
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Modern usage
Meilani remains a beloved choice, ranking #277 in the US. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Meilani?
277
avg. per year
Average US registrations in the last 10 years
Approximately 277 babies were named Meilani each year in the United States over the last decade. That puts it among the most popular names — a timeless classic.
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Total US registrations
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Syllables
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Numerology
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Numerology of Meilani9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
🌍Humanitarian
🎨Creative
🌟Wise
💝Loving
M4
E5
I9
L3
A1
N5
I9
Sum: 36 → Life path 9
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Personality of Meilani🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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