International Baby Names
Hawaiian Names
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Hawaii
Proto-Polynesian place name
"place of the gods"
Evocative of the lush islands, Hawaii is a place name that will transport you — at least in spirit.
Hawaii
Place-name
An actual Hawaiian first name would convey the aura of the islands more originally and effectively.
Alakai
Hawaiian
"leader"
Alakai is an Anglicization of Alaka'i, a Hawaiian name meaning "leader" and the name of a swamp and wilderness preserve on the island of Kaua'i. Its traditional pronunciation would be ah-lah-kah-ee ,…
Hiʻiaka
Hawaiian
"carry + embryo; hold + essence"
In Hawaiian mythology, Hiʻiaka is the youngest sister of the volcano goddess Pele. In the legend, Pele's mother entrusts her with looking after an egg, which then turns into a baby girl who Pele…
Hiʻilani
Hawaiian
"held in the arms of heaven"
An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.
Hoku
Hawaiian
"night of the full moon"
Like a large proportion of traditional Hawaiian names, Hoku can be used for both girls and boys.
Akela
Hawaiian variation of Asher or Adela
Akela is one of the unisex names used in Hawaii to signify Anglo choices: in Akela's case, Asher for boys or Adela for girls.
Huali
Hawaiian
"bright, polished, gleaming, unsullied"
Evocative of hulas, leis, and luaus.
ʻehukai
Hawaiian
"sea spray"
An intriguing pathway to the hip nickname Kai.
ʻiwalani
Hawaiian
"heavenly frigatebird"
An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.
Haukea
Hawaiian
"white snow"
A Hawaiian option for a winter-born daughter. Derived from the elements hau , meaning "snow," and kea , "white."
Iakopa
Hawaiian
"supplanter"
Hawaiian form of Jacob
Iekika
Iekika is a feminine name with Hawaiian origins, where names often carry deep cultural meanings related to nature, qualities, or family history. In Hawaiian naming traditions, each syllable typically…
Ikaia
Ikaia is a masculine name with Polynesian origins, particularly connected to Hawaiian naming traditions. In Hawaiian contexts, it may relate to 'kai' meaning 'sea' or 'ocean,' suggesting connections…
Ikaika
Hawaiian
"strong"
The strong sounds in this energetic Hawaiian name mirror its meaning.
Inoa
Hawaiian
"name chant"
Inoa is an evocative choice from the South Seas.
Ioane
Ioane is a masculine name that represents the Samoan, Māori, and broader Polynesian form of John. Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' Ioane carries the same spiritual…
Iokepa
Iokepa is a masculine Hawaiian name that is the Hawaiian form of Joseph, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God will increase.' The name reflects Hawaii's unique linguistic traditions and cultural…
Iolana
Hawaiian
"soaring like a hawk"
Iolana is a hip-swaying, melodic, and unusual choice. Similar Hawaiian bird-themed choice: Iolani.
Hariata
Hawaiian variation of Harriet
A feminissima version of a super-serious name.