Hawaiian baby names

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Updated: April 9th, 2024

Hawaiian baby names are related to the land, sea, and universe and the rhythmic sounds of their names evoke exotic images of nature.

Generally Hawaiian baby names are unisex whose literal meaning is quite clear but there may be some hidden symbolic meanings which is known only to the family members. During olden days, Hawaiian babies were named by Kupuna, the eldest member of the family, with careful thought of its meaning. The name might be appeared in dreams or visions. Babies were also named after their relatives, but names were not copied from other families. The name which begins with Keli'i- ("the chief") or ending in -lani ("sky") were booked for chiefs. The lowest class were allowed to take only simple names from natural objects. In ancient Hawaii, surnames did not exist but after the signing of the Act to Regulate Names on 1860 by Kamehameha IV, Hawaiians were said to take their father's given name as a surname. In modern time, Hawaiian parents also pick trendy American first names for their babies.

Below is the list of around 300 Hawaiian baby names.

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Aanye

Glass, Ornament

Ailana

Chief

Ailani

Chief

Akamu

Black, Red Earth, First Human Being, Creature

Akela

Knowledgeable, Lucky, Felicitous, Blessed

Akoni

Priceless, Who Eats Flower, Invaluable, Praiseworthy

Alamea

Ripe Precious, Precious

Alana

Darling Child, Rock, An Offering, Light and Buoy-any

Alane

Tribe near the Black Sea

Alani

Orange

Alanis

Dear Child, Precious, Rock

Alawna

Tribe near the Black Sea, Rock, Beautiful, Darling Child

Alayna

Rock, Princess Iranian

Aleka

Noble

Alekanekelo

Helper and Defender of Mankind, Manly, Warrior

Alene

Of Magdala

Alika

Noble, Love, Kind

Allana

Light and Buoy-any, Dear Child, Beautiful, Ailin Meaning Little Rock

Alleen

Kind, Bright Beautiful, Honorable, Dear Child

Allina

Darling Child, Rock, Light and Buoy-any, An Offering

Aloha

Love

Alohi

Shining Brilliant

Alohilani

Beautiful Brightness

Alonna

Darling Child, Ailin Meaning Little Rock, Tribe near the Black Sea, Light and Buoy-any

Aluna

Descent

Anakela

Messenger of God Angel

Anakoni

Invaluable, Who eats flower, Flourishing

Anekelea

The Manly, Man, Brave, Warrior

Anela

Messenger of God, Pari, Angel

Ani

Ornament, Glass

Anuhea

Cool Fragrance

Aolani

Cloud from Heaven, Heavenly Cloud

Aolania

Cloud from Heaven, Heavenly Cloud

Aolanie

Cloud from Heaven, Heavenly Cloud

Apelahama

Father of Many, Faultless

Apelila

April, Opening, To Open Up, Second

Apikalia

Father in Rejoicing, The Intelligent

Aukai

Seafarer

Babara

Strange, Foreign Woman, Barbaric, Stranger

Cani

Bowl, Boat, Energy, Beautiful Girl, Sound

Edi

Guardian of Prosperity, Herb, Possession, Battle

Ekewaka

Guard of His Wealth, Wealthy Protector

Ele

God is My Light, Mercy

Elenola

A Lady Attending on Imogen, The Bright One, Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Reed

Elikapeka

My God has Sworn

Emalia

To Strive, Emily, Rivaling, Rival

Emele

To Strive, Rivaling, Eager, Excel

Gladi

Country, The Limping, Ruler, Disabled

Halia

Knowing, Aware

Hana

Unexpected Fortune, Blossom, Favourite, A Type of Flower

Hani

Pleasant, Happy, Peaceful, Droplet

Haoa

Inspired By a Family Name, Mind, Watchman, Warden

Haukea

Snow

Haunani

Beautiful Dew

Haunany

Beautiful Dew

Havika

Beloved One, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel, Dearly Loved

Hawaii

From the Homeland

Heneli

Home Ruler, Rich, Power, Powerful

Hoku

Star

Hokulani

Heavenly Star

Iakona

Greek Hero, the Healing, The Lord is Salvation, Mythical Leader

Iakopa

Holder of the Heel, To Supplant, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect

Ianeke

God is Merciful, God's Gracious Gift, Female Version of John

Ikaia

Gods Helper, The Salvation of the Lord

Ikaika

Strength

Ikaka

Strength

Ikayca

Strength

Ikayka

Strength

Ileama

Flower

Ileemah

Flower

Ileima

Flower

Illima

Flower

Ilyma

Flower

Iokepa

God Shall Add a Another Son, It will Enlarge, Jehova Increases

Iokua

God is Salvation, Jehovah Saves, Funny, Love

Iolana

Violet Flower, English, Violets Bloom, Violette

Iolanah

Violet Flower, Violette, Violets Bloom

Iolanee

Violets Bloom, Violette, Violet Flower

Iolaney

Violets Bloom, Violette, Violet Flower

Iolani

Bird of Heaven

Iolann

Violets Bloom, Violette, Violet Flower

Iolanne

Violets Bloom, Violette, Violet Flower

Iosepine

The Lord Increases, God will Increase, He (God) Will Add

Iwalanea

Resembling a Seagull In the Sky

Iwalanee

Resembling a Seagull In the Sky

Iwalaney

Resembling a Seagull In the Sky

Iwalanie

Resembling a Seagull In the Sky

Iwalany

Resembling a Seagull In the Sky

Kaelany

Sea, the Sky

Kaepo

Sweetheart

Kahlia

Beauty

Kai

Quarrel, Katharina, The Element Gaudere Which Means to Rejoice, Sea

Kaia

Stability, Earth, Pure, Chicken

Kaiko

Forgiveness Child

Kaila

Crown, Pure, Victory

Kailani

Sea And Sky

Kailea

Will be

Kaimana

Diamond

Kaimane

Diamond

Kaimea

The Seeker

Kaimee

The Seeker

Kaimey

The Seeker

Kaimi

The Seeker

Kaimie

The Seeker

Kaimy

The Seeker

Kainoa

A Hawaiian name meaning “the namesake.”

Kaipo

Sweetheart

Kakalina

Beloved, Pretty, Dear, The Pure

Kala

Time, Black, A Small Part, a Digit of the Moon, Art, Lady

Kalae

Keeper of the Keys, Beloved, Pure, Slim

Kalai

Nallavan, Wrist

Kalana

The Elements Ka Meaning The, The Heavens

Kalanea

The Elements Ka Meaning The, The Heavens

Kalanee

The Heavens, The Elements Ka Meaning The

Kalaney

The Heavens, The Elements Ka Meaning The

Kalani

The Heavens, The Elements Ka Meaning The

Kalea

Happiness

Kalei

Happiness

Kaleo

This Hawaiian name meaning “voice” or “sound” is perfect for a future singer.

Kalia

Beauty

Kalola

Husband, Song of Happiness, Vigorous, Womanly

Kalolo

Husband, Strong, Army, Free Man

Kalonea

The Elements Ka Meaning The, The Heavens

Kalonee

The Elements Ka Meaning The, The Heavens

Kaloney

The Elements Ka Meaning The, The Heavens

Kaloni

The Elements Ka Meaning The, The Heavens

Kalonie

The Elements Ka Meaning The, The Heavens

Kalony

The Elements Ka Meaning The, The Heavens

Kamalani

Chiefs Child

Kamalei

Beloved Child

Kamea

Variant of Names Like Kamelia and Kamille, Young Attendant, Lord, Affectionate

Kameo

A Carved Gem Portrait, Young Attendant, Affectionate, Lord

Kana

Powerful, Beautiful, An Atom, Name of a Demi God

Kanani

The Beauty

Kane

A Celtic name meaning “warrior,” also tied to cultures from Wales to Hawaii with meanings from “beautiful” to “man of the Eastern sky.”

Kanee

Bowl, Boat, Beautiful Girl, Sound, Energy

Kani

Strength, Bowl, Boat, Power, Sound

Kanoa

Free One

Kanoah

Free One

Kapena

Righteous One

Kapono

Righteous One

Kapua

Blossom

Kauai

From the Garden Island

Kaulana

Famous

Kaulannah

Famous

Kawai

From the Garden Island

Kawika

Loved By God, Beloved One, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel

Kaylani

Sea, the Sky

Kaypo

Sweetheart

Keahea

Fire

Keahee

Fire

Keahey

Fire

Keahi

Fire

Keahie

Fire

Keahy

Fire

Keala

The Path, The Elements Ke Meaning One the One

Kealoha

Beloved One

Keanie

The Cool, Coolness

Keano

The Cool

Keanu

Hawaiian for “cool breeze,” this name gained fame through actor Keanu Reeves.

Keanue

Coolness

Keilana

Gloriously Calm

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