Lililehua

lee-lee-leh-HOO-a

Hawaiian

"scarlet sage"

Lililehua Origin and Meaning

The name Lililehua is a girl's name meaning "scarlet sage".

A pretty, botanical choice that features in a much covered song called Pua Lililehua, this is the Hawaiian name for salvia coccinea, a plant with bright red flowers, more commonly known as Scarlet Sage, Tropical Sage or Texas Sage. Olympic surfer Carissa Moore chose Lililehua for her daughter Olena's middle name in 2025.