Alaula

Alaula is a Hawaiian girl's name that translates to 'light of the dawn.' It is composed of the terms ala, meaning 'path, road, or way,' and ula, meaning 'flame.' Literally interpreted, one could understand Alaula as 'Flaming Path.'

What does the name Alaula mean?

The girl's name Alaula comes from Hawaii and means 'light of the dawn.' The name is made up of the Hawaiian words ala for 'path, road, way' and ula for 'flame,' which literally interprets it as 'Flaming Path.' Indeed, the name Alaula is very rare and is hardly used even in Hawaii and the USA.

Where does the name Alaula come from?

Alaula is a feminine first name with Hawaiian roots, meaning 'light of the dawn.' The components consist of ala, which means 'path, road, way,' and ula, which means 'flame.' The name belongs to the Hawaiian and Polynesian language.

How do you pronounce Alaula?

The pronunciation of Alaula is three to four syllables and is characterized by its gentle sound. The name is usually pronounced as 'A-lau-la' [aˈlaʊ̯la], starting with an open 'a' sound. The vowel combination '-au-' gives the name a flowing, gliding quality, while the open '-la' at the end provides a soft and harmonious finish. This makes Alaula feel light, melodic, and friendly – a name that impresses with its soft structure and flowing dynamics, exuding a warm, inviting aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Alaula is a rather rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in the USA was in 2024, when it reached 11,069th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times there, ranking 6,556th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 9,534th in the USA.