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Polynesian Names for Boys

Updated October 2026

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  • Manu

    Finnish, Maori, Hawaiian, Sanskrit, Akan, Hebrew

    "greatest; bird; wise; second born; God is with us"

    An international name that, while short and simple, sounds strong and distinctive, stylish and sweet all at once. It may appeal to those who want a name that works in multiple languages, while also…

  • Tane

    Maori, Tahitian

    "man, male"

    In Maori mythology Tāne (also called Tāne Mahuta) was the god of forests and birds, son of the sky god Rangi and the earth goddess Papa. Tāne was the one who pushed his powerful parents apart to…

  • Tua

    Samoan, Indonesian, Latin

    "stand, rise; old, ripe; yours"

    Succinct and deceptively simple, Tua is a multicultural, unisex choice with a variety of meanings. It is most notably borne by NFL player, Tua Tagovailoa. From its Samoan roots, it ultimately comes…

  • Avanoa

    Samoan

    "opportunity"

    While Avanoa might look may like a blend of popular Ava and Noa, it is also a Samoan word name, meaning "opportunity" or "access". Content creator Valaree Ahern chose this name for her son in 2026.

  • Ina

    Chamarro, Polynesian, Russian

    "illuminate, light up; saint's name"

    While Ina is typically used as a feminine diminutive of Martina, Carolina, and similar, it may also be considered a Chamarro name, associated with light, and a variation of the Russian saint name,…