Mahealani as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mahealani

What is the meaning of the name Mahealani ?

The baby name Mahealani is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced mah-heh-ah-LAH-nee.

Mahealani is Hawaiian in Origin.

A Hawaiian given name, Māhealani (commonly written Mahealani without diacritics) comes from māhea, “clear, pale, radiant,” and lani, “heaven/sky; royal.” In the Hawaiian lunar calendar, Māhealani names one of the full‑moon nights, so the name is widely interpreted as “full‑moon night” or “heavenly moonlight,” evoking clarity, beauty, and auspicious light.

Used in Hawaiʻi since at least the late 19th century, the name appears in lunar‑phase chants and informs traditional timing for celebration, fishing, and planting, giving it cultural resonance. As a given name it is unisex but today leans feminine, and enjoys steady use in Hawaiʻi and among Hawaiian diaspora communities. Variants include the diacritic form Māhealani and the anglicized Mahealani; common short forms are Mahea and Lani. Related (not identical) names with lunar overtones include Mahina and Hoku.