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.
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.
Awa m & f HawaiianFrom
awa meaning "harbor, cove" or
'awa meaning "bitter, kava" in Hawaiian.
Kiakona m HawaiianHawaiian for "pillar of Kona". Kona is the name of a star.
Kaʻahanui f & m HawaiianDerived from the Hawaiian word
ka meaning "the" and
'ahanui, the name of a type of native sedge plant (
Machaerina mariscoides subsp.
meyenii).
Pauahi f & m HawaiianHawaiian unisex name either meaning "consumed by fire" or "putting out fire".
Kealohi f & m HawaiianIn Polynesian Mythology, Kealohi is the name of a star that appears on the night of Hoaka in the month of Kaʻaona after the disappearance of Pau-ahi-lani; it in turn vanishes in Welehu. Lit., It means 'the brightness' in Native Hawaiian.
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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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.
Poʻokela m HawaiianFrom the word meaning "best, superior, outstanding, greatest, supreme, utmost."
Kekai m HawaiianMeans "the sea," from definite article
ke and
kai meaning "sea, sea water."
Ainakea f Hawaiian, PolynesianName of Hawaiian origin, composed by "aina", meaning "land" and "kea", meaning "white", "clear", so the meaning is "white land".
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'.
Kalaʻi m & f HawaiianMeans "the peace," "the stillness" or "the tranquility," from definite article
ka, and
laʻi meaning "calm, stillness, peace, tranquility."
Mo'o m & f HawaiianUnisex name meaning “supernatural water lizard" or "lineage; legend”.
Anuhea f HawaiianMeans "cool, soft fragrance," from
anu meaning "cool(ness)" and
hea meaning "mist".
ʻEwalani f HawaiianMeans "heavenly Eve", from
Ewa, the Hawaiian form of
Eve, combined with Hawaiian
lani "heaven, sky".
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.
Kaehuwahine f HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ka meaning "the",
ehu meaning "sea spray", "dust, pollen" or "reddish hair" and
wahine meaning "woman".
Hawea f HawaiianPossibly taken from
hāwea, the name of a mythical drum brought from Tahiti.
Kekāula f & m HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ke meaning "the" and
kāula meaning "prophet, seer".
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)
Mana m & f HawaiianFrom the word referring to a supernatural, religious or divine power.
Kahīnano m & f Hawaiian (Rare)Means "the (male) pandanus flower," from definite article
ka and
hīnano meaning "male pandanus blossom."
Kainani f Hawaiian (Rare)Means "beautiful sea," "glorious sea" or "sea of splendour," from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
nani meaning "beauty, glory, splendour."
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.
Haleakalā f HawaiianMeans "house of the sun" in Hawaiian. Its usage was likely inspired by the crater of the same name in Maui.
Aheahe f HawaiianDerived from the word (
ahea) meaning "gentle breeze" or "soft wind" in Hawaiian.
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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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.
Kaʻākau f & m HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian
ka meaning "the" and
ʻākau meaning "right" or "north".
Keawe m & f HawaiianMeans "the strand" or "the wake of a ship," from definite article
ke and
awe meaning "strand, thread, wake of a ship."
Koamalu m Hawaiian (Rare)Means "brave strength," from
koa meaning "brave, bold, fearless, valiant" and
malu meaning "shelter, protection, peace, control, strength."
Kūpono m & f Hawaiian (Rare)From the word meaning "honest, decent, appropriate, satisfactory, rightful, reliable, just, fair."
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).
Nohea f & m HawaiianDirectly taken from Hawaiian
nohea meaning "handsome, pretty, lovely".
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".
Kalia f HawaiianMeans "the flower wreath, the beloved" in Hawaiian.
Kaiwi m & f HawaiianHawaiian unisex name meaning "the bone", a symbol of life and old age.
Hanai f HawaiianDevivred from Hawaiian word (
Hānai) meaning "to adopt" or "to nurture." Could also be a shortened version of the name
Hanaiakamalama.
Kuʻualoha f HawaiianMeans "my love" in Hawaiian, from
ku'u, an affectionate way to say "mine", and
aloha, meaning "love".
'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.
Kahekili m & f Hawaiian (Rare)Means "the thunder" in Hawaiian, from definite article
ka and
hekili "thunder". It's also used for females, though it's unclear if the etymology for Kahekili, as a feminine name, is different to the meaning given here or not.... [
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Halona f HawaiianMeans "peering; place from which to peer, place to peer at, lookout" in Hawaiian.
Melelani f HawaiianMeans "heavenly song" from Hawaiian
mele "song" and
lani "heaven, sky".
Alene f HawaiianThe name Alene means “protector of men”, from the Hawaiian words ala (to protect) and aina (land).... [
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Hanaiakamalama f & m HawaiianA compound name in Hawaiian meaning "work of the moon" or "guardian of the moon," derived from:... [
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'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."
Kahele f & m HawaiianMeans "the walk" or "the moving," from definite article
ka and
hele meaning "to go, come, walk, going, moving."
Kaikea m HawaiianMeans "clear sea," from
kai meaning "sea, sea water" and
kea meaning "white, clear."
Momilani f Hawaiian (Rare)Means "heavenly pearl," "spiritual pearl," "royal pearl" or "noble pearl," from
momi meaning "pearl" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual, royal, exalted, noble, aristocratic."
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.
Kamalei f & m HawaiianMeans "lei child" or "lei person," from
kama meaning "child, person" and
lei meaning "lei, garland, wreath."
Lana f HawaiianMeans "afloat", "hopeful, without worry" and "calm, still as water" in Hawaiian.
Kaiali'i m & f HawaiianMeans "chief of the sea" in Hawaiian, a combination of Hawaiian
kai meaning "sea" and
ali'i meaning "chief, officer, ruler, monarch, peer, headman, king, commander". A famous bearer of this name is Hawaii Representative Kaiali'i
Kahele.
Hauʻoli m & f HawaiianMeans "happiness" in Hawaiian. This name was used by American actress Mary Astor as a middle name for her daughter, Marylyn Hauoli Thorpe, who was born in 1932 in Honolulu, Hawaii. A known bearer is American football player Hauʻoli Kikaha (1992-).
Aelani f HawaiianMeans "fine sky" in Hawaiian from
'ae meaning "fine, smooth, soft" and
lani meaning "sky, heaven".
Lokelani f HawaiianFrom Hawaiian
loke "rose" (which derives from English
rose) and
lani "heaven, sky". It was popular in Hawaii during the first half of the 20th century.
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.
Keali'inohomoku f & m HawaiianFrom the Hawaiian definite article
ke,
ali'i meaning "chief, ruler, monarch, commander",
noho meaning "to reside or reign", and
moku, meaning "an island, district, forest, or section".
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."
Anela f HawaiianDirectly taken from Hawaiian
'ānela meaning "angel".