Hawaiian Names
- Kikilia
Origin:
Hawaiian variation of CeciliaDescription:
This Hawaiian name breathes new (warm) life into the traditional Cecilia and offers the added attraction of the spunky "Kiki" as an obvious nickname option.
- Māhealani
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"heavenly haze; full moon night"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.
- Miliama
Origin:
Hawaiian variation of MiriamMeaning:
"drop of the sea"Description:
This Hawaiian take on Miriam has all the sounds of a modern-day smash hit — think Amelia, Mila, etc. — but is virtually undiscovered.
- Hiʻiaka
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"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.