Hanalei

han-ah-lay

Hawaiian

"crescent bay or garland valley"

Hanalei Origin and Meaning

The name Hanalei is a boy's name meaning "crescent bay or garland valley".

An appealing Hawaiian name which belongs to a town, river and bay on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley" both describe the beauty of the place.

Hanalei is a unisex name which is sometimes used for boys as a Hawaiian version of Henry, although the names are not etymologically related.

Famous People Named Hanalei

• Richard Quest CNN correspondent
• Questlove stage name of Ahmir Khalib Thompson

The name Hanalei in Pop Culture

• "Johnny Quest " TV show and main character
• "Galaxy Quest " "Star Trek" spoof