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
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A member of an indigenous highland people of Central Papua, Indonesia.
"The Lani are known for their traditional sweet potato farming."
name
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A Hawaiian given name, often given to girls, meaning roughly "sky" or "heaven."
"Until then he had not thought of following Lani Aldrich to Honolulu. He had been so sure that she would return to him."
— Hearst's International combined with Cosmopolitan, v.109 (1940)
"Lani grew up on Oahu."
How to use Lani
Learner’s notesIn 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."
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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.
