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The baby name Leimomi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lay-ee-MOH-mee.

Leimomi is Hawaiian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hawaiian
Pronunciation: lay-ee-MOH-mee

What is the meaning of the name Leimomi ?

The baby name Leimomi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lay-ee-MOH-mee.

Leimomi is Hawaiian in Origin.

Leimomi is a Hawaiian feminine given name combining lei ("garland, wreath, lei") and momi ("pearl; pearl shell"), yielding the image of a "pearl lei" or "lei of pearls." In Hawaiian culture, a lei symbolizes love, honor, welcome, and celebration; paired with momi, the name evokes a cherished, luminous adornment. Pronounced lay-MOH-mee in three syllables, it carries connotations of beauty, preciousness, and the affectionate ties of family and community.

The name is well established in Hawaii and among the diaspora, appearing in 20th century records and benefiting from the Hawaiian language and cultural revitalization that encouraged traditional naming. Common short forms include Momi and Lei. Spelling variants reflect Hawaiian compounding conventions: Leimomi, Lei-Momi, and Lei Momi. Elaborated forms are also used, such as Leimomiokalani ("pearl lei of heaven/sky") or Leimomiokekai ("pearl lei of the sea"). Conceptually, it aligns with the English name Pearl while remaining distinctly Hawaiian.

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Leimomi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
United States Girls 2022 #899 5 8,739
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People also ask about Leimomi

Leimomi is predominantly a girl's name.
Leimomi is a 3 syllable name, pronounced lay-ee-MOH-mee.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lei Momi, Lei-Momi and Momi.
Across languages, Leimomi has these equivalents: Pearl (English), Momi (Hawaiian, 'pearl'), Leilani (related Hawaiian name with lei element).
Somewhat — Leimomi ranked #899 in United States in 2022, placing it just outside the most common names.