Hawaiian Names

  1. Hiʻiaka
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "carry + embryo"
    • Description:

      In Hawaiian mythology, Hiʻiaka is the volcano goddess Pele's youngest and most favorite sister. Hiʻiaka is derived from the Hawaiian components hiʻi, meaning "hold; carry" and aka, "embryo; essence", which fits with the legend of Hiʻiaka's birth.
  2. 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.
  3. ʻiwalani
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly frigatebird"
    • Description:

      An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.
  4. Hiʻilani
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "held in the arms of heaven"
    • Description:

      An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.