Girl name
Meilani name meaning
“heavenly May”
Meilani is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning heavenly May. This explanation combines Mei, the month name ultimately derived from Latin Maius, with Hawaiian lani, meaning sky or heavenly. Meilany is a spelling variant, replacing the final i with a y.
What does Meilani mean?
Heavenly May
In Indonesian: Mei yang surgawi
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Meilani
Meilani is commonly explained as combining Mei, the month name ultimately from Latin Maius, with Hawaiian lani, meaning 'sky' or 'heavenly'. This interpretation of the compound is not entirely certain.
How to pronounce Meilani
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦲꦶꦭꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮨᮄᮜᮔᮤ |
Is Meilani a girl’s name?
Yes, Meilani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Meilani ranks #593 among girl names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Meilani
Famous people named Meilani
- Meilani Anatasya · b. 2005
- Meilani Intan Pertiwi
- Meilani Oktovina Kailem · b. 1980
- Meilani Susani · b. 1983
- Meilani Widyastuti · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Meilani
What is the meaning of Meilani?
Meilani means heavenly May. Meilani is commonly explained as combining Mei, the month name ultimately from Latin Maius, with Hawaiian lani, meaning 'sky' or 'heavenly'. This interpretation of the compound is not entirely certain.
Is Meilani a girl’s name?
Yes, Meilani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Meilani have?
Meilani has 3 syllables (Mei-la-ni) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Meilani?
Meilani ranks #593 among girl names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Meilani?
Other spellings: Meilany.
Famous people named Meilani?
Notable people named Meilani include Meilani Anatasya, Meilani Intan Pertiwi, Meilani Oktovina Kailem.
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