noun

Lani

Lani (noun) means a member of an indigenous highland people of Central Papua, Indonesia. Example: “The Lani are known for their traditional sweet potato farming.”

noun

A member of an indigenous highland people of Central Papua, Indonesia.

"The Lani are known for their traditional sweet potato farming."

name

A Hawaiian given name, often given to girls, meaning roughly "sky" or "heaven."

"Lani grew up on Oahu."

How to use Lani

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly used as a Hawaiian first name; also the name of an indigenous highland people in New Guinea.

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Etymology

As a given name, borrowed from the Hawaiian word lani, meaning "sky" or "heavenly."

Rhymes for Lani

ani rani Dani vani Mani nani Tani Hani Armani Zamani afghani biryani

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lani” mean?

The word “Lani” means a member of an indigenous highland people of Central Papua, Indonesia. In plain terms, mainly used as a Hawaiian first name; also the name of an indigenous highland people in New Guinea.

How do you use “Lani” in a sentence?

Here is “Lani” used in a sentence: “The Lani are known for their traditional sweet potato farming.”

What part of speech is “Lani”?

Depending on how it is used, “Lani” can be a noun and a name.

How many meanings does “Lani” have?

“Lani” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of an indigenous highland people of Central Papua, Indonesia.