Origin:Hawaiian
Meaning:Beautiful wave; Splendid wave
Inspire baby to chase every wave with Nalunani, a gender-neutral name of Hawaiian origin. It’s a blend of the Hawaiian words nalu and nani, meaning “beautiful wave” or “splendid wave.” If you’ve got a love for the ocean, this meaning can instill this name with the diverse life and powerful force that the sea waves bring. Encourage your little one to go with the flow and carve their own path and direction in life with the name Nalunani.
Sources
  • Illustrated Hawaiian Dictionary By Kahikāhealani Wight, pg. 159, pg. 160

  • Ulukao Hawaiian Dictionaries, nalu

  • Ulukao Hawaiian Dictionaries, nani

  • Behind the Name, Nalu, February 2020

  • Behind the Name, Nani, December 2014

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