Hawaii
Proto-Polynesian place name
"place of the gods"Share
Copy link
Updated Mon Sep 02 2024
Hawaii Origin and Meaning
The name Hawaii is a girl's name meaning "place of the gods".
Evocative of the lush islands, Hawaii is a place name that will transport you — at least in spirit.
Hawaii in Nameberry Blog Posts
- Arbor Day Names: If You Love the Tree but Not the Name
- Best N Names for Boys
- The Top Unisex Names in Every US State
- Surfer Names Make Waves
- Top Names in Each State Revealed!
- Illegal Baby Names Banned Around the World
- How to Change Your Baby’s Name
- Each State's Unique Favorite Name on Nameberry
- Brilliant Boys: 27 Boy Names We Love
- What Are Your State’s Quirky Favorite Baby Names?
- The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State
- 12 Brilliant Biblical Girl Names
- 150+ Rare International Names to Discover
- Modern Romance Girl Names: Sienna and Vienna
- Best K Names for Girls
- Disney Princess Names
- Baby Name Patterns: To Keep Going or Break the Mold?
- AI Says These Are the Most Stereotypical Names in Your State