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.
Kanaʻi m HawaiianMeans "the conqueror," from definite article
ka and
naʻi meaning "conqueror."
Kaehuwahine f HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ka meaning "the",
ehu meaning "sea spray", "dust, pollen" or "reddish hair" and
wahine meaning "woman".
Kaiea m & f HawaiianMeans "rising sea," from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
ea meaning "to rise, go up, raise."
Mo'o m & f HawaiianUnisex name meaning “supernatural water lizard" or "lineage; legend”.
Kaua f HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ka meaning "the" and
ua meaning "rain".
Leinani f HawaiianMeans "beautiful child" from Hawaiian
lei "wreath" (by extension "child", carried on the shoulders like a lei) and
nani "beauty". This name was popular in Hawaii from 1900-1939.
Nāʻai f HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian nā meaning "quieted, pacified" or "the (plural)" and
'ai meaning "ruler".
Keonaona f & m HawaiianMeans "the soft fragrance," "the soft perfume" or "the aroma," from definite article
ke and
onaona meaning "soft fragrance/perfume, aroma."
Pono m HawaiianFrom the word meaning "goodness, morality, excellence, well-being, prosperity."
Keikilani f HawaiianMeans "heavenly child" or "royal child" from Hawaiian
keiki "child" and
lani "heaven, sky". This name was popular in Hawaii from 2000-2005.
Hiʻilei f Hawaiian (Modern, Rare)Means "child carried in the arms" from Hawaiian
hiʻi "carry in the arms" and
lei "wreath" (by extension "child", carried on the shoulders like a lei).
Makanaokeakua m HawaiianMakanaokeakua is of Hawaiian origin and it is also used mainly in the Hawaiian language. The name's meaning is 'god's gift'.
Kaʻehu m & f HawaiianHawaiian name with the combination of
ka "the" and
ʻehu "sea spray; reddish hair".
Ainanani f Hawaiian (?)Means "beautiful land" in Hawaiian, from the elements
aina, meaning "land" and
nani, meaning "beauty".
Hokule'a f & m Hawaiian, AstronomyHōkūleʻa is Hawaiian for “Star of Gladness” or “Clear Star”. The western name of this star is Arcturus. Hōkūleʻa is the brightest in the northern hemisphere and it is Hawaii’s zenith star... [
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Anela f HawaiianDirectly taken from Hawaiian
'ānela meaning "angel".
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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Lana f HawaiianMeans "afloat", "hopeful, without worry" and "calm, still as water" in Hawaiian.
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."
ʻĀnela f HawaiianName from the Hawaiian word
ʻānela meaning “angel”. Can also be interpreted as an equivalent of the English given name
Angela.
'A'amakualenalena m Hawaiian (Rare)This is the Hawaiian name for
Grapsus tenuicrustatus, a rock crab with yellow back. The 'A'ama crab is strong and swift thus another meaning of this name is "a swift, strong warrior" in Hawaiian.
Kapiʻolani f HawaiianMeans "the heavenly arch" from Hawaiian
ka, a definite article,
piʻo meaning "arch" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven"... [
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Kuilei f HawaiianHawaiian feminine name which can mean "the one who strings the lei" or "the one who brings or raises the child". It could also be taken from the name of some cliffs in Honolulu.
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."
Alohalani f HawaiianAlohalani is derived from Hawaiian elements
Aloha meaning "love" and
Lani meaning "heaven" or "royalty". Which, means "beautiful love" or "heavenly love".
Kainalu m HawaiianMeans "sea wave," from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
nalu meaning "wave, surf."
Ka'awa m & f HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ka meaning "the" and
'awa meaning "kava" or "cold mountain rain, mist, fog".
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.
Kalalea m & f HawaiianMeans "prominent, distinct, something that sticks up" in Hawaiian.... [
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Laʻakea m & f HawaiianMeans "clear sacredness" or "clear holiness," from
laʻa meaning "sacred, holy, devoted, consecrated, dedicated" and
kea meaning "white, clear."
Waiola f HawaiianDerived from Hawaiian
wai "(fresh) water" and
ola "life". It is sometimes Anglicized as
Viola.
Mililani f HawaiianMeans "heavenly caress", from Hawaiian
mili "caress" and
lani "heaven, sky".
Kamaehu m HawaiianFrom the word meaning "strength, energy, firmness of resolution, fixedness of purpose."
Aelani f HawaiianMeans "fine sky" in Hawaiian from
'ae meaning "fine, smooth, soft" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven".
Kaēwe m & f HawaiianMeans "the lineage"" in Hawaiian, from
ka "the" and
ēwe "sprout, lineage, kin".
Kaona f HawaiianKaona is a Hawaiian word referring to the hidden meaning of a word or phrase
Kealani f & m HawaiianMeans "clear heaven," from
kea meaning "white, clear" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven(ly), spiritual, royal, exalted, noble, aristocratic."
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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Haleakalā f HawaiianMeans "house of the sun" in Hawaiian. Its usage was likely inspired by the crater of the same name in Maui.
Kaikaina f HawaiianMeans "younger sibling of the same sex" in Hawaiian. Name of character Kaikaina Grif, in Rooster Teeth Productions "Red vs Blue". She's the sister of main character Dexter Grif, and is called "sister" throughout her appearances.
Kaʻuhane f & m HawaiianDerived from Hawaiian
ka meaning "the" and
'uhane meaning "soul, spirit".
Hinaleimoana f & m HawaiianCombination of
Hinalei and
Moana. Hinaleimoana Kwai Kong Wong-Kalu (1972- ) is a Native Hawaiian community leader in the field of Kanaka Maoli language and cultural preservation.
Kaʻākau f & m HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ka meaning "the" and
ʻākau meaning "right" or "north".
Kalili f HawaiianA Hawaiian feminine name derived from the name of a species of native violet.
Kaili f & m Hawaiian, ChineseKaili is the name of a Hawaiian deity, Kukailimoku, derived from
kū kā'ili moku meaning "the stealer of land". In Chinese, the name means "beautiful" and "victorious".
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.
Laniakea f & m Hawaiian, AstronomyThe name Laniakea means "immeasurable heaven" in Hawaiian, from "lani" for 'heaven' and "akea" for 'spacious' or 'immeasurable'. Laniakea is the galaxy supercluster that is home to the Milky Way, the Solar System and Earth... [
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Waipuna m HawaiianMeaning "spring water", from the Hawaiian elements
wai "water" and
puna "spring (of water)".
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".
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.
Kaleialoha f HawaiianProbably derived from Hawaiian
ka meaning "the" and
lei meaning "child, lei, flowers" combined with
aloha meaning "love".
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."
Malulani m & f HawaiianHawaiian unisex name meaning "heavenly shade" or "heavenly protection".
Ainakea f Hawaiian, PolynesianName of Hawaiian origin, composed by "aina", meaning "land" and "kea", meaning "white", "clear", so the meaning is "white land".
Anuhea f HawaiianMeans "cool, soft fragrance," from
anu meaning "cool(ness)" and
hea meaning "mist".
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).
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.
Kanalei f HawaiianMeans "Kana's flower" from Kana, a Maui demigod + lei, flower; or "beautiful flower" from Kanani, the beauty + lei, flower.
Lanimele f HawaiianMeans "heavenly song" from Hawaiian
lani "heaven, sky" and
mele "song".
Kekai m HawaiianMeans "the sea," from definite article
ke and
kai meaning "sea, sea water."
Aliʻikoa m Hawaiian (Rare)Means "brave king" or "warrior king," from
aliʻi meaning "chief, officer, ruler, monarch, peer, headman, king, commander" and
koa meaning "soldier, warrior, fighter."
Mahea f HawaiianHawaiina name, meaning "calling" or "the one who is called".
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.
Kāʻeo m HawaiianFrom the word meaning "full of knowledge" or "zealous."
Kahananui m & f HawaiianMeaning "the great work, the hard job". From Hawaiian
ka "the",
hana "work" and
nui "big".
Kaʻimipono m HawaiianMeans "the search for prosperity" or "the one who seeks to prosper," from definite article
ka,
ʻimi meaning "to look, hunt, search, seek" and
pono meaning "goodness, morality, excellence, well-being, prosperity."
Luʻukia f Polynesian Mythology, Hawaiianlu'ukia means "chastity belt" and "lashing" in Hawaiian. Lu‘ukia was a legendary chieftainess, sister of Kāwelu, wife of ʻOlopana, and lover of Mo‘ikeha.
Hiʻilani f & m HawaiianMeans "held in the arms of heaven," from
hiʻi "bear, hold/carry in the arms" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual, royal, exalted, noble, aristocratic."
Kaʻaeʻa f & m HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ka meaning "the" and
'ae'a meaning "wandering".
Leila f HawaiianCombination of
lei and
la. Lei meaning "flowers, lei, child" and La meaning "day".
Aheahe f HawaiianDerived from the word (
ahea) meaning "gentle breeze" or "soft wind" in Hawaiian.
Lilo f HawaiianMeans "generous" in Hawaiian. It was the name of a title character in Disney's 'Lilo and Stitch'.