At a Glance: Name: Palani – Meaning: free one (Hawaiianized form of Francis/Frank) – Origin: Hawaiian (phonological adaptation of English 'Frank/Francis') – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: pah-LAH-nee
Palani is a Hawaiian (phonological adaptation of English 'Frank/Francis') boy's name meaning “free one (Hawaiianized form of Francis/Frank)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Palani
Meaning: Free one (Hawaiianized form of Francis/Frank).
Origin: Hawaiian (phonological adaptation of English 'Frank/Francis').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Palani
Phonetic: pah-LAH-nee IPA: /pɑːˈlɑːni/
Popularity of Palani
Palani doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Palani
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Similar Names
Kaimana · Skye · Alana · Lopaka · Nahoa · Kahiau
