Loke-Lani as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Loke-Lani

What is the meaning of the name Loke-Lani ?

The baby name Loke-Lani is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced loh-keh-LAH-nee (IPA: /lo.keˈla.ni/).

Loke-Lani is Hawaiian in Origin.

Rooted in Hawaiian, Loke-Lani combines loke (“rose,” borrowed from English) and lani (“heavenly, sky, royal”) to mean “heavenly rose” or “royal rose.” The term lokelani also names the pink Damask rose that is the official island flower of Maui, giving the name a strong botanical and cultural resonance. Typical pronunciation is LOH-keh-LAH-nee, and the name is most often given to girls, though it can be used unisex.

As a given name, it has been used in Hawaii since at least the early 20th century and spread more widely with the modern revival of Native Hawaiian names. The standard Hawaiian spelling is Lokelani (one word); contemporary variants include Loke Lani (spaced) and Loke-Lani (hyphenated). Short forms and pet names include Loke and Lani. Related names built on lani include Leilani (“heavenly lei”) and Noelani (“heavenly mist”).

⚙ We have no record of Loke-Lani in any national birth registry or name dataset. That's typically a sign of a rare name, a regional or traditional one, or a modern coinage. Either way, it's a name very few children share.