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Not to take it out on you, but everyone asks these questions. My answer is, Yes, you can use it even though you are not Hawaiian. To me, its very stupid. Its like asking if I can use an French name even though I am not French kind of deal. It feels like you are saying that Hawaiian (or whatever culture) is too exotic sounding for a westerner. (And Hawaiians are indeed Westerners as part of the US)

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Anyway, I personally love Hawaiian names, especially for girls. Leilani is certainly one I wish to use. I do not like Bella at all.

This message was edited 2/24/2007, 11:37 AM