This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Polynesian; and the pattern is *** or meaning.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Keonaona f & m HawaiianMeans "the soft fragrance," "the soft perfume" or "the aroma," from definite article
ke and
onaona meaning "soft fragrance/perfume, aroma."
Keōua m HawaiianMeans "the rain cloud" in Hawaiian, from Hawaiian definite article
ka with
ao "cloud" and
ua "rain". This was the name of an Ancient Hawaiian noble and the father of
Kamehameha I, the first King of united Hawaiʻi.
Kiakona m HawaiianHawaiian for "pillar of Kona". Kona is the name of a star.
Kialo m HawaiianNative Hawaiian word meaning, "A digging out." or used to describe "To reach after, as in drawing something to one." sometimes used as a given name.
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.
Kiaora f & m PolynesianIt derives from the Polynesian salut "kia ora", meaning "may you have health".
Kikokiko m MorioriThe meaning of this name in the Moriori language is not known. This is the name of a Moriori god who is in one of the Moriori migration tradition stories.
Kilinoe f Hawaiian (Rare)From
kili meaning "raindrops, fine rain" and
noe meaning "mist, fog, vapour, rain spray."
Kirapu m MorioriMeaning of this name is possibly not known. This was the name of Moriori elder named Kirapu Rangikei of the Kaingaroa district on what is now the Chatham Islands who signed the 1862 Moriori Petition.
Kiti f MaoriThis name is a translation of the European name Kitty. This was the name of a Moriori and Ngāti Māmoe Maori woman named Kiti Karaka Rīwai (1870-1927) who was a founding mother who is the ancestor of Moriori Preece family (one of the surviving groups of Moriori today).
Kiwa m Maori, Polynesian MythologyMale guardian of the ocean in the traditions of some Maori tribes. Some Maori call the Pacific Ocean 'Te moana nui a Kiwa' (The great ocean of Kiwa).
Koa m & f MaoriMeans "happy" in Māori. Entered the top ten Māori baby names in 2020.
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."
Koamalu m Hawaiian (Rare)Means "brave strength," from
koa meaning "brave, bold, fearless, valiant" and
malu meaning "shelter, protection, peace, control, strength."
Kolinaisi m Tongan, PolynesianBecame more known in USA, from popular American show "The Biggest Loser" Season 9 (2010) contestant Kolinaisi "Koli" Palu.
Kona f & m HawaiianHawaiian word meaning "leewards" corresponding to South West due to Hawaiian tradewinds.
Kooti m MaoriThe name has various meanings apparently. The name is a transliteration of "Coates." This word in English means "court of law" and "prosecute." This was the name of Ringatū Church founder Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Tūruki (d... [
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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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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.
Kuini'ivai f PolynesianPolynesian origin name, probably a variation of "queenie" (queen), combined with "vai", meaning "water". Hence the meaning can be interpreted as "queen of the water".
Kulukulu f & m PolynesianPossibly from Niuean
kulukulu meaning "crimson-crowned fruit dove".
Kūpono m & f Hawaiian (Rare)From the word meaning "honest, decent, appropriate, satisfactory, rightful, reliable, just, fair."
Kuʻualoha f HawaiianMeans "my love" in Hawaiian, from
ku'u, an affectionate way to say "mine", and
aloha, meaning "love".
Ku'uipo f & m HawaiianMeans "my sweetheart," from singular affectionate pronoun
ku'u and
ipo meaning "sweetheart, lover," the term used to express affection.
Kuʻulei f HawaiianMeans "my child" from Hawaiian
kuʻu "my" and
lei "wreath" (by extension "child", carried on the shoulders like a lei). This name was popular in Hawaii between 1900-1939.
Kuʻuleialoha f HawaiianHawaiian name with the combination of
kuʻu "my",
lei "wreath; child" and
aloha "love". Meaning "my beloved child".
Laʻakea m & f HawaiianMeans "clear sacredness" or "clear holiness," from
laʻa meaning "sacred, holy, devoted, consecrated, dedicated" and
kea meaning "white, clear."
Laeli f PolynesianThe name Laeli comes from the name for "cool, gentle breeze"
Lana f HawaiianMeans "afloat", "hopeful, without worry" and "calm, still as water" in Hawaiian.
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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Lanimele f HawaiianMeans "heavenly song" from Hawaiian
lani "heaven, sky" and
mele "song".
Lanuola f SamoanMeans “living color” in Tongan, from ‘lanu’ meaning “color” and ‘ola’ meaning “alive.”
Laule'a f HawaiianHawaiian name, composed by "lau", meaning "leaf" or "garden" and "le'a", meaning "happy"; hence the meaning can be interpreted as "garden of happiness".
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)
Lehuanani f HawaiianMeans "beautiful ʻōhiʻa (flower)," from
lehua, which refers to the flower of the ʻōhiʻa tree and also the tree itself, and
nani meaning "beauty, glory, splendour."
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.
Leiko f HawaiianCombination of "lei" and the Japanese suffix -ko meaning "child". This name was possibly invented by Hawaiians of mixed Japanese-Hawaiian ancestry. It is not used as a given name in Japan.
Leila f HawaiianCombination of
lei and
la. Lei meaning "flowers, lei, child" and La meaning "day".
Leimelia f Hawaiian, PolynesianName of Hawaiian origin, composed by "lei", meaning "garland" and "Melia", which is the Hawaiian name of the flower Plumeria (or Flor De Mayo). Hence the meaning is "garland of Melia", "garland of Plumerias".
Leināʻala f HawaiianMeans "the fragrances are wafted", from
lei meaning "garland, crown of flowers" (with the additional meaning of "a child" as well as "to leap" in verb form),
nā which means "the" and
ʻala meaning "fragrance".
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.
Leomeli f & m HawaiianHawaiian name, meaning "sweet sound", "sweet voice" or "honey voice".
Lilikoʻi f HawaiianFrom the word which refers to a passion fruit which got its Hawaiian name from the place where it was first planted.
Lilinoe f Hawaiian, Polynesian MythologyFrom the word meaning "fine mist." A deity in Hawaiian mythology goes by this name, associated with Mauna Kea alongside Poliʻahu and Waiau.
Liliʻuokalani f HawaiianMeans "smarting of the high-born one". This name was borne by a Hawaiian monarch. She was named this because at the time of her birth, a relative was suffering from an eye pain.
Lilo f HawaiianMeans "generous" in Hawaiian. It was the name of a title character in Disney's 'Lilo and Stitch'.
Loania f Polynesian, TahitianUsed in Polynesia, probably derived from the French/Breton name Loana, which is the feminine form of Louan, meaning "light".
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.