TRADITIONAL
HAWAIIAN NAMES
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Traditional Hawaiian names have specific meanings and are usually given
to a person at birth by a kupuna (family elder) or by their parents.
Traditional Hawaiian names are commonly given as first and/or middle names by
both Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians in Hawaii and beyond. Below are some of the more popular
traditional Hawaiian names.
Name and phonetic sound |
Meaning |
Name and phonetic sound |
Meaning |
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`Auli`i |
Dainty, Cute, Exquisite, Cute, Perfect, Trim, Nice |
Lana |
Calm as still waters |
|
Lanakila |
Victorious | |||
Aikane |
Friend |
Lea |
Mythological goddess of canoe builders |
|
Ailani |
High Chief |
Leia |
Child of Heaven |
|
Alana |
Awakening |
Leialoha |
Beloved Child |
|
Ali'ikai |
King or Queen of the Sea |
Leilani |
Heavenly Lei; Royal Child |
|
Alohi |
Brilliant |
Luana |
Content; Happy |
|
Anuhea |
Cool and Fragrant |
Lulua`ina |
Freckles |
|
Aolani |
A Heavenly Cloud |
Maka Koa |
Bold, Fierce |
|
`Eleu |
Alert, Lively, Energetic, Spry, Nimble, Agile |
Maka Launa |
Friendly |
|
Hau'oli |
Joy, Happy |
Maka Nani |
Beautiful Eyes |
|
Hawika |
Beloved |
Maka |
Favorite One |
|
Hepualaha'ole |
Uncommon Flower |
Makaha |
Fierce, Ferocious, Savage |
|
Hiapo |
First Born |
Makamae |
Precious, Cherished |
|
Hiwalani |
The Attractive One |
Makana |
Gift |
|
Hiwahiwa |
Precious, Beloved, Darling, Indulged, Favorite |
Makani |
Wind |
|
Hokuikekai |
Star of the Sea |
Makani |
The Wind |
|
Ho'opono |
Faithful |
Malana |
Calming, Soothing |
|
Ikaika |
Strong, Powerful |
Malie |
Calm |
|
Iolana |
To Soar Like a Hawk |
Malu Lani |
Protected by Heaven |
|
Ka Hiwa |
The Favorite One |
Maluhia |
Peaceful |
|
Ka Nui |
The Greatest |
Mano |
Shark, Passionate Lover |
|
Ka Pua |
The Blossom |
Mea A`a |
Adventurer |
|
Kau'i |
The Beauty |
Meli |
Honey |
|
Kaila |
Style |
Miliani |
Gentle Carress |
|
Kaimana |
Divine Power of the Sea |
Na`auao |
Intelligent |
|
Kaimi |
The Seeker |
Nahoa |
Defiant, Bold |
|
Kalani |
Of the Heavens, Chieftain |
Nalani |
The Calm of the Skys |
|
Kalea |
Bright |
Nani |
Beautiful, Pretty |
|
Kamea |
The One and Only |
Niele |
Curious |
|
Kanunu |
The Strong One |
Noa |
Free, Freedom |
|
Kapa`a |
The Firm, The Steadfast |
Noelani |
Beautiful Girl from Heaven |
|
Kei |
Dignified | Nohea |
Loveliness |
|
Keilani |
Glorious Chief |
Nui |
Big, Large, Great, Important |
|
Kekipi |
The Rebel |
Okalani |
From Heaven |
|
Kekoa |
The Brave, The Courageous |
Palani |
A Free Man |
|
Keli'i |
The Chief |
Pauo'le |
Never Ending |
|
Koa |
Brave, Bold, Fearless |
Pili Lani |
Close to Heaven |
|
Konani |
Bright |
Pilialoha |
Close Friend |
|
Ku'uaki |
Guardian |
Po`okela |
Champion, Best, Foremost, Superior |
|
Ku`u Hoaloha `Oi |
My Best Friend |
Polunu |
Chubby |
|
Ku`u Maka |
Apple of My Eye |
Pomaika`i |
Lucky, Blessing, Good Fortune, Blessed, Prosperous |
|
Ku'oko'a |
Independent |
Pono |
Righteous |
|
Kupa`a |
Loyal |
Pua |
Flower |
|
Ku'uipo |
Sweetheart |
Pualani |
Heaven's Flower; Heavenly Flower |
|
Lae`ula |
Clever |
Puanani |
Beautiful Flower |
|
Laka |
Gentle, Tame |
Punahele |
Favorite |
|
Lalama |
Daring, Fearless, Clever |
Ualoheke Akua |
God Has Listened |
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