International Baby Names
Hawaiian Names
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The names
Keola
Hawaiian
"the life"
A Hawaiian dad name, Keola ranked among the top names in Hawaii in the 1970s. Keola is derived from the Hawaiian ke , "the" and ola meaning "life" or "health".
Keoni
Hawaiian variation of John
"God is gracious"
Keoni is one of the lesser-used international forms of John, but it has an on-trend sound that many parents may find appealing, perhaps as an alternative honor name. As well as Hawaii, it is also…
Kikilia
Hawaiian variation of Cecilia
This Hawaiian name breathes new (warm) life into the traditional Cecilia and offers the added attraction of the spunky "Kiki" as an obvious nickname option.
Kilikina
Kilikina is a feminine Hawaiian name that means 'Christina' or 'follower of Christ,' representing the Hawaiian adaptation of the Greek name. In Hawaiian naming tradition, foreign names were often…
Kimo
Hawaiian variant of James
An upbeat Hawaiian name with the fashionable -o ending, Kimo would theoretically be an appealing choice... were it not for its homophony with the grim word "chemo."
Kina
Hawaiian, Swedish
"short form"
The Hawaiian form of Gina or Tina (as well as the word for the country China), or in Swedish, a short form of Katharina or Kristina.
Kina
Hawaiian, Swedish
"short form"
The Hawaiian form of Gina or Tina (as well as the word for the country China), or in Swedish, a short form of Katharina or Kristina.
Koa
Hawaiian
"warrior; flowing tree native to Hawaii"
The popularity of the Biblical Noah has led to a rise in Koa for boys, and since it boosted Noa up the charts for girls too, it was only so long before the rhyming Koa caught on as a unisex…
Kona
Hawaiian or Norse
"leeward or woman, wife"
Kona is strongly associated with the Kona coffee of Hawaii. The Hawaiian word kona means "leeward" or "dry side of the island," and Kona districts are where Kona coffee is grown. It's a unisex name…
Kona
Hawaiian
"leeward"
Kona is strongly associated with the Kona coffee of Hawaii. The Hawaiian word kona means "leeward" or "dry side of the island," and Kona districts are where Kona coffee is grown. In the age of strong…
Kūhaʻo
Hawaiian
"independent"
This lovely Hawaiian name may need some additional support for spelling and pronunciation.
Kukana
Hawaiian variant of Susannah
When King Kamehamaha IV of Hawaii mandated that residents of the island nation take on Western-style names in 1860, they adapted many traditional English first names to the unique Hawaiian…
Kupa’a
Hawaiian
"steadfast"
An intriguing Hawaiian boy's name that has yet to make its way to the mainland.
Lehua
Hawaiian
"flower of the ohia; warrior; sweetheart"
This beautiful Hawaiian girl's name has a lot of potential to cross over to the mainland as Leilani and similar names enjoy their current spotlight.
Leialoha
Hawaiian
"beloved child"
Once a common girl name in Hawaii, today Leialoha is virtually unheard of.
Leimomi
Hawaiian
"pearl necklace; pearl child"
Leimomi was a common girl name in Hawaii a century ago, so according to the 100-Year Rule, it is due to be refreshed and revived. And what great timing, with the current popularity of the similar…
Leinani
Hawaiian. "beautiful flowers"
"beautiful flowers"
Leinani was a popular girl name in Hawaii during the first half of the 20th century. Today it could make a good update to Leilani.
Liko
Hawaiian
"leaf bud"
A nature name from the Hawaiian islands that's vaguely reminiscent of trendy names like Luke and Luca. However, it's also the name of a Swedish company that makes mechanical lifts used in medical…
Lilieana
Lilieana is a feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration of Lily or Liliana, both derived from the Latin word 'lilium' for the lily flower. This ornate variation incorporates the natural…
Liliʻuokalani
Hawaiian
"smarting pain of the eyes"
The name of the only queen and last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, which was overthrown in January 1893. Born Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Kamakaʻeha, she was named according to Hawaiian…