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I was doing a BCIS exercise and typing up all the islands of Hawaii when I came across this one and thought it would be a pretty name. I couldn't find it in the database, though. I know the Hawaiian element "lani" means "flower" or "flowers" or something, so is Lanai's meaning similar? Also how do you pronounce it? Any information is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Mel
The shoreline calls the sea for simple words and company,
But words go on and on, till they collide and all is gone.
I dive into the deep—into the sea inside of me
To find another song, to find a place where I belong.
--Deas Vail: www.myspace.com/deasvail
Thanks,
Mel
The shoreline calls the sea for simple words and company,
But words go on and on, till they collide and all is gone.
I dive into the deep—into the sea inside of me
To find another song, to find a place where I belong.
--Deas Vail: www.myspace.com/deasvail
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Lanai as a porch/veranda is now in common usage in English.
The Island of Lanai's name means "Conquest Day" (Encylopedia Britannica) from Proto-Polynesian la'â, day + *ngaki, conquer
The Island of Lanai's name means "Conquest Day" (Encylopedia Britannica) from Proto-Polynesian la'â, day + *ngaki, conquer
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From what I've been able to find, Lānaʻi is the name of the island, while Lanai is the Hawaiian word for "porch" or "balcony".
I haven't managed to find the origins of Lānaʻi, but perhaps the meaning of Lanai will help a little?
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I haven't managed to find the origins of Lānaʻi, but perhaps the meaning of Lanai will help a little?
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Yes, that did help very much. That's an awesome meaning. And I love the lyrics in your signature--at least they look like lyrics but I don't recognize them. Anyway thanks for the info! :D
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