- Origin: Hawaiian
- Meaning: “fine mist; rain.”
- Gender: Female
- Pron: LEE-lee-NOH-eh
The literal meaning is “fine mist” or “gentle rain.” It comes from the Hawaiian words, lili (“to be gentle, soft, trembling”) + noe (“mist, haze”).
Lilinoe is a goddess associated with Mauna Kea, and is the goddess of fine mist.
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