Lowani was a location referenced in Children of Tama language metaphorical phrases. The location, which was associated with the individual Rai, was described as being "under two moons". It was mentioned in a greeting by Captain Dathon to the Federation starship USS Enterprise-D in 2368. (TNG: "Darmok" ) This location was only mentioned in dialogue. According to the script , Lowani was pronounced as "low-AH-nee".