"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
Christian Name · Hawaiian Origin
Kalani Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Kalani
girl
Kalani means "The heavens; Royal one", a girl's name of Hawaiian origin. The name Kalani does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Kalani stretches as the heavens — declaring glory, showing handiwork, the royal sky that speaks of the Creator day after day.
Is Kalani in the Bible?
No — the name Kalani does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "The heavens; Royal one", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Kalani.
Pronunciation:/kah-LAH-nee/
OriginHawaiian
MeaningThe heavens; Royal one
What does Kalani mean?
Kalani is a girl name of Hawaiian origin meaning "The heavens; Royal one". Kalani is the heavens — and the heavens declare God's glory. 'The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.' Kalani speaks without words of the Creator's grandeur.
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What does Kalani mean in the Bible?
Kalani means "The heavens; Royal one" and is a name of Hawaiian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Kalani is the heavens — and the heavens declare God's glory. 'The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.' Kalani speaks without words of the Creator's grandeur.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Kalani?
Kalani is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "The heavens; Royal one" — not because Scripture names anyone Kalani.
"It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain."
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Which books of the Bible mention Kalani?
Kalani is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Kalani?
Kalani stretches as the heavens — declaring glory, showing handiwork, the royal sky that speaks of the Creator day after day.
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Keanu
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"Cool breeze over the mountains"
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Abraham
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"Father of many nations"
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Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Kalani & Abraham
Alaric
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"Ruler of all; Noble ruler"
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Benjamin
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Kalani name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Kalani does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "The heavens; Royal one", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Kalani.
Kalani means "The heavens; Royal one." It is a Hawaiian name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "The heavens; Royal one" — runs right through the Bible.
Hawaiian. Kalani comes into English from Hawaiian and carries the sense "The heavens; Royal one." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Kalani
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Kalani?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Kalani?
You can read every verse where Kalani appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.