Aulani

Aulani is a Hawaiian name associated with the idea of a messenger acting for a chief or a greater authority. That meaning gives it a connection with speaking, listening, and carrying an important message. Its Hawaiian background is specific, rather than simply an island atmosphere suggested by the familiar ending lani.

Many people recognize Aulani from the Disney resort on Oʻahu. Hawaiian cultural advisers helped choose that name to express the resort's role in sharing stories of the islands and their people. That documented naming story offers useful context without making every child named Aulani a tribute to the resort. For a family, the messenger meaning, a Hawaiian connection, or a meaningful place may be the central association.