Hawaiian Names for Girls

Palila

Hawaiian

"a bird"

Pacific island member of the currently-in-favor Lila/Leila family and one of the most attractive and unique girls' names starting with P .

Pua

Hawaiian

"flower"

Overly teasable.

Rahela

Rahela is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, being a variant of Rachel, which means 'ewe' or 'female sheep.' This beautiful name appears in the Bible as Jacob's beloved wife and has been used…

Silivia

Silivia is an uncommon variant spelling of the more familiar Silvia or Sylvia, a feminine name with Latin origins meaning 'forest' or 'woods.' This alternative spelling creates a distinctive version…

Vegenia

Vegenia is a feminine name with unclear origins, though it may be a modern variant or creative spelling derived from roots related to 'vegetation' or 'vigor.' The name could also be an elaboration of…

Wilikinia

Wilikinia is an uncommon feminine name that appears to have Polynesian or possibly Hawaiian influences, though it may also be a creative variant of Wilhelmina. In Polynesian naming traditions, it…

Kakalina

Hawaiian variation of Katherine

Kakalina may have a sound that invites ridicule, but it's the Hawaiian form of Katherine.

Makena'lei

Hawaiian

"flower of heaven"

Helen Hunt chose this lovely name for her daughter.

Pele

Hawaiian goddess of fire

Pele is a female name in Hawaiian culture that could make a provocative choice for a modern girls. Others might think you named your daughter after the all-time great soccer player, but the simple,…

Kalama

Hawaiian

"flaming torch"

Kalama is a rare-yet-accessible Hawaiian name you may want to consider. Since President Obama put the spotlight on Hawaii and Hawaiian names such as that of his daughter Malia, a choice such as…

Moanna

Hawaiian

"ocean"

In the 2006 film Pan's Labyrinth , Moanna is the name of a Spanish princess, but it's the Moana spelling that has become more famous of late, thanks to the eponymous Disney heroine.

Anakela

Anakela is a feminine name of Hawaiian origin, representing a Hawaiianized version of the name Angela. In Hawaiian naming traditions, many Western names were adapted to fit local pronunciation…

Aleka

Aleka is a feminine name with Greek roots, derived from Alexandra or Alexia, which ultimately come from the Greek "alexein" meaning "to defend" or "to help". As a diminutive form, Aleka carries the…

Ulana

Kyrgyz, Hawaiian, Slavic

"young girl; heavenly, woven; sky father, youthful"

A multicultural option with a familiar yet unusual sound, Ulana may appeal as an alternative to Alana, Una, and Luna, while still offering familiar nicknames Lana or Lani. As a Kyrgyz name, it is a…