The name Xylani is a girl's name meaning "wood-dweller, the cross +  sky, heavens, royal, majesty".

One of several psuedo-Hawaiian names in the US charts, Xylani blends on trend Xyla which the rhythmic Lani to form a name that's equal parts spiky and soft. A quietly used but fast rising choice of 2024, it was given to 44 girls in the a recent year. 
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In terms of meaning, Xyla itself could be considered an invention based on the likes of Nyla, Myla, and Tyla, however it could also be drawn from the Greek <em>xylon</em> meaning "wood". Sometimes used to refer to the Cross in the Bible, it has a hint of religious spirituality about it.  Lani is the Hawaiian element of the name, meaning "sky, heavens" or "royal, majesty". As such, the name could have combined meanings such as "heavenly woods", "royal cross", or "cross of heaven".


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The name Xylani peaked for girls at #3562 in 2024. The name is most popular in XYLANI.

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