This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Hawaiian.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Nāhiʻenaʻena f HawaiianMeans "the red-hot raging fires" from Hawaiian
nā, "the (plural)",
ahi, "fire", and
'ena'ena, "red-hot". This was the name of a 19th-century Hawaiian princess, the daughter of
Kamehameha I.
Nākai f & m HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
nā meaning "quieted, pacified" or "the (plural)" and
kai meaning "sea(s)".
Nanea f HawaiianDirectly taken from Hawaiian
nanea meaning "fascinating, interesting, enjoyable". It was one of the top 100 most popular names for girls born in Hawaii in 2005 and the name of a doll in the
American Girl line, released in 2017.
Nāpua f & m HawaiianMeans "the flowers," from plural definite article
nā and
pua meaning "flower, blossom."
Nāwai f & m HawaiianHawaiian unisex name meaning "the waters", derives from
nā meaning "the" and
wai meaning "waters".
Neula f Hawaiian, PolynesianShort for Neulaokiha. From
ne ula o kiha meaning "murmuring flame of Kiha" or "red seaweed of Kiha". Kiha, is a supernatural reptile in Hawaiian myth.
Nohea f & m HawaiianDirectly taken from Hawaiian
nohea meaning "handsome, pretty, lovely".
Nohealani f HawaiianMeans "pretty sky," "pretty heaven," "lovely sky" or "lovely heaven," from
nohea meaning "handsome, pretty, lovely" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual, royal, exalted, noble, aristocratic."
Nuʻuanu m & f HawaiianA unisex Hawaiian name derived from the word
nuʻu meaning “height” and
anu meaning “cool”, thus "chilly heights". It is also the name of a cliff, valley, and stream in Honolulu.
Onaona f HawaiianMeans "softly fragrant" or "gentle and sweet (as the eyes or disposition)" in Hawaiian.
Palama f & m HawaiianFrom
pālama meaning "sacred wood enclosure" in Hawaiian. Also Hawaiian translation of English words "palm" and "plum".
Pālau m & f HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian word which can mean "to tell tall tales, talk", "war club", or "taro".
Palila f & m Hawaiian, Polynesian Mythology, TahitianPolynesian name for the
Hawaiian honeycreeper, an endangered bird native to Hawai'i. In Hawaiian mythology, Palila, a grandchild of goddess Hina, is a warrior hero of Kauai. He killed warriors of Hamakua and became the ruling chief of Hilo... [
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Pashyn f HawaiianVariation of Passion, as used by Pashyn Santos, a Hawaiian actress and activist.
Pauahi f & m HawaiianHawaiian unisex name either meaning "consumed by fire" or "putting out fire".
Piʻilani m & f HawaiianMeans "rising sky" or "to ascend to heaven," from
piʻi meaning "climb, ascend, advance, mount, rise" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual, royal, exalted, noble, aristocratic."... [
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Pualei f Hawaiian (Rare)Means "lei of flower" or "child of blossom," from
pua meaning "flower, blossom" and
lei meaning "lei, garland, wreath, (figuratively) beloved child."
Pueo m & f Hawaiian (Rare)From the word referring to the Hawaiian short-eared owl, the owl being one of the more famous physical forms assumed by ʻaumākua (ancestor spirits) in Hawaiian culture, which vary.
Sanoe f HawaiianBased off the Hawaiian word
noe, meaning "mist". It is the name of a famous song by Queen Liliuokalani.
Sinasamoa f HawaiianMeans “cinnamon” in Hawaiian. It coincides with the word “ginger” in Samoan.
Ualani f HawaiianMeans "rain from heaven" or "heavenly rain" in Hawaiian.
Ululani f HawaiianMeans "heavenly inspiration" from Hawaiian
ulu "to grow, be inspired" and
lani "heaven, sky". This was the name of a ruler of Hilo.
Uluwehi f HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
uluwehi, "a lush and beautiful verdure; a place where beautiful plants live".
Wahineʻaeʻa f HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian word
wahine meaning "woman" and
'ae'a meaning "wandering".
Wai f & m Polynesian, HawaiianFrom the proto-Polynesian root
*waiʀ meaning "water" in most Polynesian languages.
Wailana f & m HawaiianFrom
wailana meaning "calm, still water" and "to banish, exile" in Hawaiian.
Wailani f HawaiianMeans "heavenly water" from Hawaiian
wai "water" and
lani "heaven, sky".
Waiola f HawaiianDerived from Hawaiian
wai "(fresh) water" and
ola "life". It is sometimes Anglicized as
Viola.