Hawaiian Names
- Leialoha
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"beloved child"Description:
Once a common girl name in Hawaii, today Leialoha is virtually unheard of.
- Leimomi
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"pearl necklace; pearl child"Description:
Leimomi was a common girl name in Hawaii a century ago, so according to the 100-Year Rule, it is due to be refreshed and revived. And what great timing, with the current popularity of the similar name Leilani.
- Liona
- Ikaika
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"strong"Description:
The strong sounds in this energetic Hawaiian name mirror its meaning.
- Aulelei
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"beautiful"Description:
A lovely Hawaiian name meaning "you are beautiful" that feels on trend with Leilani, Ailani, and related names.
- Palila
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"a bird"Description:
Pacific island member of the currently-in-favor Lila/Leila family and one of the most attractive and unique girls' names starting with P.
- Liliuokalani
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"smarting pain of the eyes"Description:
Lili'uokalani was the name of the only queen and last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, which was overthrown in January 1893.
- Huali
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"bright, polished, gleaming, unsullied"Description:
Evocative of hulas, leis, and luaus.
- Keali’i
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the chief, nobleman"Description:
This lovely Hawaiian name can also be spelled Keli'i.
- Keola
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the life"Description:
A Hawaiian dad name, Keola ranked among the top names in Hawaii in the 1970s. Keola is derived from the Hawaiian ke, "the" and ola meaning "life" or "health".
- Kealoha
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"loved one"Description:
An appealing unisex Hawaiian name (more commonly used for boys) with a lovely meaning and vibrant sound. It derives from the words ke "the" and aloha "love". Keahloha is also a common Hawaiian surname.
- Haumea
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"red ruler"Description:
Haumea is the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth, said to have created a potion to allow humans to be able to give birth naturally. The meaning of the name is likely related to the blood shed in childbirth. A dwarf planet beyond Neptune's orbit is named in Haumea's honor.
- Kalake
- Kana
- Kamaka
Origin:
Maori, HawaiianMeaning:
"rock; beloved child"Description:
Popular in Hawaii in the first decades of the 20th century, this name also means "rock" in Māori.
- Kimo
Origin:
Hawaiian variant of JamesDescription:
An upbeat Hawaiian name with the fashionable -o ending, Kimo would theoretically be an appealing choice... were it not for its homophony with the grim word "chemo."
- Keala
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the path"Description:
Keala, also spelled Ke'ala, was a common name in its native Hawaii during the mid-20th century. It's considered unisex, but these days is virtually all feminine in usage.
- Haunani
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"beautiful snow"Description:
Hawaiian names tend to evoke sunshine and warm weather — this option is more appropriate for a wintertime baby.
- Ekika
- Makena'lei
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"flower of heaven"Description:
Helen Hunt chose this lovely name for her daughter.