Hawaiian Names

  1. Alaka’i
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "leader"
    • Description:

      A lovely Hawaiian boy's name with a bold meaning — and a beautiful one to bestow upon a son. While the letters are all there for the trendy nickname Kai, this name is pronounced "ah-lah-kah ee", with a break between the last two syllables.
  2. Mililani
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "carried from Heaven"
    • Description:

      Names ending in -lani have become so fashionable, people have taken up creating pseudo-Hawaiian names that emulate the sounds of the language (here's looking at you, Meilani). Mililani is at once on-trend, extremely rare, and authentically Hawaiian — the best of all worlds.
  3. Kina
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian, Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "short form"
    • Description:

      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.
  4. Kina
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian, Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "short form"
    • Description:

      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.
  5. Emalia
    • Description:

      Emalia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Amalia, which derives from Germanic roots meaning 'work' or 'labor,' suggesting industriousness and diligence. Alternatively, it could be related to Emily (from the Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'eager') or even be a distinctive spelling of Amelia (a Germanic name meaning 'work'). In Hawaiian contexts, Emalia is sometimes used as a Hawaiian form of Emily or Amelia. The name has a flowing, melodic quality with its balanced syllables and soft consonants. While not among the most common names in Western countries, Emalia offers parents a beautiful alternative to more popular 'Em-' names, combining familiarity with uniqueness. Its international versatility and pleasant sound have contributed to its modest but steady usage in recent decades.

  6. Lokelani
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly rose"
    • Description:

      Popular in Hawaii during the first half of the 20th century.
  7. Kapua
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "the flower or child"
    • Description:

      A unisex Hawaiian name with a fitting meaning. It also happens to mean "cloud" in Maori.
  8. Kaulana
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "famous"
    • Description:

      A beautiful Hawaiian boy's name that feels like the male equivalent to popular Kailani and co.
  9. Akelina
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian variant of Adeline
    • Description:

      One of the many Hawaiian variants of European names to come out of King Kamehameha IV's 1860 edict mandating the use of Western-style baby names in the tropical archipelago.
  10. Kanoa
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "the free one"
    • Description:

      Kanoa is a fashionable Hawaiian boy name that resembles Kainoa in sound and style, but not in frequency of use. Kanoa is currently undiscovered, but is definitely a name to watch.
  11. Nakoa
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "the warriors"
    • Description:

      Nakoa is a Top 100 name for boys in Hawaii. It became more widely known after actors Lisa Bonet and Jason Mamoa chose it for their son.
  12. Kanani
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "the beauty, glory"
    • Description:

      Popular choice among Millennial and Gen Z girls in Hawaii, following along the tails of Kalani.
  13. Ipo
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "sweetheart"
    • Description:

      A lovely and lovable Hawaiian word meaning "sweetheart," Ipo is sometimes used as a given name or found as an element of names, as in Kaipo.
  14. Nāpua
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "the flowers"
    • Description:

      A distinct and offbeat Hawaiian girl's name that has yet to gain attention in the mainland.
  15. Kapono
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "the good"
    • Description:

      Kapono is seen as both a given name and a surname in Hawaii. One notable bearer is musician Kapono Beamer, from an influential Hawaiian family.
  16. Alohi
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "shining, brilliant"
    • Description:

      Just one letter separates Alohi from the famous Hawaiian greeting "aloha," but that one letter makes all the difference.
  17. Iakopa
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"
    • Description:

      Hawaiian form of Jacob
  18. Hariata
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian variation of Harriet
    • Description:

      A feminissima version of a super-serious name.
  19. Kaʻimi
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "the seeker"
    • Description:

      A possible long form to get to the hip nickname Kai.
  20. Hekili
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Description:

      Hawaiian name meaning "thunder".

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