This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Hawaiian; and the order is random.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Kapiʻolani f HawaiianMeans "the heavenly arch" from Hawaiian
ka, a definite article,
piʻo meaning "arch" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven"... [
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Kawaiola f & m HawaiianMeans "the water of life" from Hawaiian
ka "the" combined with
wai "(fresh) water" and
ola "life" (compare
Waiola).
Hoala f & m HawaiianDerived from the Hawaiian word "
hoʻala", which means "to scent" or "to awaken".
Kekāula f & m HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ke meaning "the" and
kāula meaning "prophet, seer".
Kalia f HawaiianMeans "the flower wreath, the beloved" in Hawaiian.
Kalaʻi m & f HawaiianMeans "the peace," "the stillness" or "the tranquility," from definite article
ka, and
laʻi meaning "calm, stillness, peace, tranquility."
Kahekili m HawaiianIn Romani culture, the name Kahekili does not have a specific historical or traditional meaning. However, Kahekili is more commonly associated with Hawaiian culture, where it means "thunder" or "thunderous."... [
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Kaikea m HawaiianMeans "clear sea," from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
kea meaning "white, clear."
Kaleolani m & f HawaiianMeans "the heavenly voice" from Hawaiian
ka "the" and
leo "sound, voice" (see
Kaleo) combined with
lani "heaven, sky".
Kainoa m & f HawaiianThis name can mean "sea of freedom," which would derive from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
noa meaning "freedom," or "the namesake," which would derive from
ka, which is a definite article, and
inoa meaning "name(sake)."
Naʻauao f & m HawaiianHawaiian unisex name meaning "daylight mind" or "knowledge".
Mamo f HawaiianFrom the name of two species of black-and-yellow birds (both extinct) native to the Hawaiian Islands. A notable bearer was Hawaiian-born actress Mamo Clark (1914-1986).
Anuhea f HawaiianMeans "cool, soft fragrance," from
anu meaning "cool(ness)" and
hea meaning "mist".
Kawena f & m HawaiianMeans "the glow" or "the glowing one," from definite article
ka and
wena meaning "glow."
Kialoa f & m HawaiianA Native Hawaiian word describing a type of long, light, and finished canoe which evolved as slang to refer to a tall, beautiful woman...sometimes used as a given name.
Nāʻai f HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian nā meaning "quieted, pacified" or "the (plural)" and
'ai meaning "ruler".
Kaʻena f & m HawaiianCombination of
ka "the" and
ʻena "heat". Also a short form of compound names beginning thus.
Poʻokela m HawaiianFrom the word meaning "best, superior, outstanding, greatest, supreme, utmost."
Kili f HawaiianMeans "raindrops, gentle rain" and "thunder" in Hawaiian.
Kamaehu m HawaiianFrom the word meaning "strength, energy, firmness of resolution, fixedness of purpose."
'Iwalani f HawaiianThis name means "heavenly frigate bird" or "heavenly man-of-war bird" from
'iwa meaning "frigate bird, man-of-war bird" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual."
Keilani f HawaiianMeans "glorious sky" or "glorious heaven," from
kei meaning "dignified, proud, glorious" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual, royal, exalted, noble, aristocratic."
Keʻalohilani f & m HawaiianMeans "the heavenly brightness" or "the bright sky," from definite article
ke,
ʻalohi meaning "bright, brilliant, glitter, sparkle" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual, royal, exalted, noble, aristocratic."
Lana f HawaiianMeans "afloat", "hopeful, without worry" and "calm, still as water" in Hawaiian.
Wai f & m Polynesian, HawaiianFrom the proto-Polynesian root
*waiʀ meaning "water" in most Polynesian languages.
Kopaka m Hawaiian, Popular CultureKopaka was the Toa Mata of Ice on the island of Mata Nui, and deputy commander of the Toa Mata. Later, he became the Toa Nuva of ice. ( From the series BIONICLE by Greg Farshtey )... [
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Melelani f HawaiianMeans "heavenly song" from Hawaiian
mele "song" and
lani "heaven, sky".
Kaleialoha f HawaiianProbably derived from Hawaiian
ka meaning "the" and
lei meaning "child, lei, flowers" combined with
aloha meaning "love".
Kainalu m HawaiianMeans "sea wave," from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
nalu meaning "wave, surf."
Kalehua f & m HawaiianMeans "the ʻōhiʻa (flower)," from definite article
ka and
lehua, which refers to the flower of the ʻōhiʻa tree and also the tree itself.
Analeʻa f Hawaiian, HistoryMeaning uncertain. It was borne by Hawaiian chiefess Analeʻa Keohokālole (1816-1869), the mother of Queen Liliʻuokalani.
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.
Kalauokalani f & m HawaiianIn ancient Hawaii, used to describe heavenly abundance. Literal meaning: "the leaf of the heavens" from Hawaiian ka "the" lau "leaf" o "of" ka "the" and lani "heaven, sky, royal, majesty".
Ka'ilianu f & m HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ka meaning "the",
'ili meaning "skin" or "pebble" and
anu meaning "cool, cold".
Koaliʻi m Hawaiian (Rare)Means "chiefly warrior" or "ruling warrior," from
koa meaning "soldier, warrior, fighter" and
liʻi, shortened from
aliʻi meaning "chief, officer, ruler, monarch, peer, headman, aristocrat, king, commander."
Kameāloha f & m Hawaiian (Rare)Means "the beloved one," "the affectionate one" or "the compassionate one," from definite article
ka,
mea, which refers to a thing, person, matter or object, and
aloha meaning "love, affection, compassion."
Māhealani f HawaiianMeans "heavenly haze" from Hawaiian
māhea "haze" and
lani "sky, heaven". This was the name of the night of the full moon in the ancient Hawaiian calendar.
Mokihana f HawaiianFrom the name of a type of tree that grows on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The mokihana tree's fragrant berries are used in making leis.
Kealiʻi m HawaiianMeans "the chief," "the ruler," "the monarch," "the king" or "the commander," from definite article
ke and
aliʻi which means "chief, officer, ruler, monarch, peer, headman, aristocrat, king, commander."... [
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Nohea f & m HawaiianDirectly taken from Hawaiian
nohea meaning "handsome, pretty, lovely".
Kehaulani f HawaiianFrom Hawaiian
kēhau "dew, dewdrop" and
lani "heaven, sky". This was one of the top 100 girls' names in Hawaii in 1997.
Hawea f HawaiianPossibly taken from
hāwea, the name of a mythical drum brought from Tahiti.
Hanalei f & m HawaiianMeans "crescent bay" from Hawaiian
hana "bay" and
lei. It is sometimes used as the Hawaiian form of
Henry.
Ka'awa m & f HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ka meaning "the" and
'awa meaning "kava" or "cold mountain rain, mist, fog".
Nāpua f & m HawaiianMeans "the flowers," from plural definite article
nā and
pua meaning "flower, blossom."
Kāwika m HawaiianVernacular form of
Dāvida, the Hawaiian form of
David. This was the Hawaiian pronunciation of the name of King David Kalākaua (1836-1891), the last reigning king of Hawaiʻi.
Halia f HawaiianDirectly taken from Hawaiian
hali'a meaning "memory of a loved one, cherished or loving memory". It made the top 100 in Hawaii for the first time in 2020, the year of the Covid19 pandemic.
Leialoha m & f HawaiianMeans "beloved child" from Hawaiian
lei "wreath" (by extension "child", carried on the shoulders like a lei) and
aloha "love". This name was popular in Hawaii from 1900-1939.
Lea f Hawaiian, Polynesian MythologyGoddess of canoe builders; wife of Ku-moku-hali'i; sister of Hina-puku-'ai; she takes the form of an 'elepaio (a forest bird)
Kalama m & f HawaiianMeans "the endemic ebony (diospyros)" or "the torch," from definite article
ka and
lama meaning "torch, endemic ebony (diospyros)."... [
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Halona f HawaiianMeans "peering; place from which to peer, place to peer at, lookout" in Hawaiian.
Mahea f HawaiianHawaiina name, meaning "calling" or "the one who is called".
ʻEwalani f HawaiianMeans "heavenly Eve", from
Ewa, the Hawaiian form of
Eve, combined with Hawaiian
lani "heaven, sky".
Kaleikaumaka m & f Hawaiian (Modern, Rare)Hawaiian name elements meaning
ka “the”,
lei “lei”,
kau “place”,
maka “eye” meaning "the beloved child to be looked upon with love and pride".
Ainalani f Hawaiian (?)Means "heavenly land" in Hawaiian, from the elements
aina "land", and
lani "sky, heaven".
Kahiau m & f Hawaiian (Rare)From a rarely used word that refers to an action of giving generously with a heart and not expecting something in return.
Meilani f Hawaiian (Modern, Rare)Possibly synthetic Hawaiian name influenced by
Melanie and/or
Leilani using the Hawaiian element
lani "heavenly." Used very rarely in the US, mainly California and Hawaii, since the 1980s or earlier... [
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Kiakona m HawaiianHawaiian for "pillar of Kona". Kona is the name of a star.
Keao f & m Hawaiian (Rare)Means "the light," "the day," "the daylight," "the dawn" or "the cloud," from definite article
ke and
ao which means "light, day, daylight, dawn, cloud."
Mana m & f HawaiianFrom the word referring to a supernatural, religious or divine power.
Nākoa m HawaiianMeans "the warriors," from plural definite article
nā and
koa meaning "soldier, warrior, fighter."
Kea f & m HawaiianMeans "white" like the snow on Mauna Kea
Kanalei f HawaiianMeans "Kana's flower" from Kana, a Maui demigod + lei, flower; or "beautiful flower" from Kanani, the beauty + lei, flower.
Keaupuni f & m HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ke "the" and
aupuni meaning "kingdom, governance, nation".
Kanoa m & f HawaiianMeans "the free one," from definite article
ka and
noa meaning "freedom."
Leomeli f & m HawaiianHawaiian name, meaning "sweet sound", "sweet voice" or "honey voice".
Pauahi f & m HawaiianHawaiian unisex name either meaning "consumed by fire" or "putting out fire".
Kamaka f & m HawaiianDerived from Hawaiian
ka "the" and
maka meaning "eye", "bud" or "beloved one, child", also a short form of compound given names beginning thus. This name was popular in Hawaii from 1900-1939.
Keanolani f HawaiianMeans "the cool sky" in Hawaiian, from Hawaiian definite article
ka with
anu "coolness" and
lani "sky, heavens". This was the name of a Hawaiian chiefess of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Haleakalā f HawaiianMeans "house of the sun" in Hawaiian. Its usage was likely inspired by the crater of the same name in Maui.
Kanoelani f HawaiianMeans "the heavenly mist" or "the spiritual mist," from definite article
ka,
noe meaning "mist, fog, vapour, rain spray" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual, royal, exalted, noble, aristocratic."
Kaileʻa f HawaiianMeans "joyful sea" or "sea of joy," from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
leʻa meaning "joy, pleasure, happiness."
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.
Kūpono m & f Hawaiian (Rare)From the word meaning "honest, decent, appropriate, satisfactory, rightful, reliable, just, fair."
Kaneala m & f HawaiianHawaiian name, composed by "kane", meaning "man" and "ala", meaning "perfume", "scent".