''Lani'' in the
Hawaiian language means "
heaven", and in some cases, "
sky
The sky is an unobstructed view upward from the surface of the Earth. It includes the atmosphere and outer space. It may also be considered a place between the ground and outer space, thus distinct from outer space.
In the field of astronomy, ...
." The word is derived from
Proto-Polynesian *''raŋi''.
''Lani'' is a relatively common name in the Hawaiian language. Last
Queen of Hawaii,
Liliuokalani, had a name including the term ''lani''.
External links
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entry for "Lani"
Lani
Hawaiian words and phrases
Native Hawaiian
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