How to Say “Dylan” in Hawaiian

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Kūlana
/kuːˈla.na/
The English name Dylan is translated into Hawaiian as Kūlana.
Kūlana is used as a given name for a person.

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /kuːˈla.na/.

Did you know?

  • The word kūlana can also mean 'status' or 'rank' in various contexts, reflecting the idea of one's standing.
  • The word kūlana can be used in a political context to describe a 'platform' or a 'stance' on an issue.
  • The name Kūlana is built from the verb kū, which means 'to stand'.

Example conversation

Keanu and Kiana are greeting a new student.

  1. Keanu

    Aloha! ʻO wai kou inoa?
    Hello! What is your name?
  2. Kiana

    Aloha, ʻo Kūlana koʻu inoa.
    Hello, my name is Kūlana.
  3. Keanu

    Hauʻoli kēlā, Kūlana.
    That is happy (Nice to meet you), Kūlana.
  4. Kiana

    Mahalo, Keanu.
    Thank you, Keanu.

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