The word Kuuleilani is a Hawaiian name that has a unique pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /kʊuːleɪlɑni/. The first syllable "kuu" and the last syllable "lani" are pronounced as "koo" and "lah-nee", respectively. The middle syllable "lei" is pronounced as "lay", like the flower wreath commonly associated with Hawaiian culture. This spelling helps to clarify the pronunciation for those unfamiliar with the name's origins and language.
The name Kuuleilani is of Hawaiian origin.
Etymologically, it is composed of two parts: Kuulei and lani.
- Kuulei is a Hawaiian name that is derived from kuu meaning my or mine and lei referring to a flower lei or wreath of flowers. It conveys the idea of something cherished or beloved.
- Lani is a common element in many Hawaiian names, derived from the word lani meaning heaven or sky. It symbolizes the divine, royalty, or nobility.
Therefore, Kuuleilani can be interpreted as my beloved lei of heaven or my cherished wreath from the heavens.