Alani
I really love Alani at the moment. Pronounced ah-LAH-nee. Hawaiian, means orange tree. Opinions? I also like Alana pr. ah-LAH-na, which do you prefer?
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I like Alani. Alana is nice too, but I think I prefer the prn of Alani and I've always had a soft spot for Hawaiian names.
I prefer Alana, but I've got English and Irish ancestry and no Hawaiian ancestry/connection, so I've never learned much about Hawaiian names. I do think the sounds of Alani are soft, pretty, peaceful and I like the imagery of an orange grove. It's simple, easy to say; should fit in just fine on the mainland. :)
I've liked Alani for years and I think it's quite a cute name. I prefer it to Alana.