Origin:Hawaiian
Meaning:Bird
Palila is a gender-neutral name, meaning “bird” in Hawaiian. It specifically pertains to the finch-billed species of the striking Hawaiian honeycreeper, a bird that’s indigenous to the island. To be named after this golden-headed and golden-breasted bird is to honor your Hawaiian heritage and also to encourage your little one to fly high.
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