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Kanani

Hawaiian composite of the definite article merged with a term for loveliness and magnificence: "the beautiful one".

Meaning and origin

Kanani captures aesthetic and spiritual qualities valued in Hawaiian culture, directly invoking notions of loveliness and magnificence.

How to pronounce Kanani

Hawaiian (United States)kah-NAH-nee /kɑːˈnɑːni/

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