What origin is the name Kawai?

Kawai comes from Hawaiian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Kawai?

Names from the same hawaiian tradition pair naturally with Kawai — for example Makela, Makila, Kiela. You can browse more on our hawaiian names page.

Kawai

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kawai

Kawai

Boy

Hawaiian & Polynesian

2 syllables

Kawai is a Hawaiian boy's name meaning "Means the water; a name of Hawaiian origin.".

With Hawaiian roots, Kawai is a boy name that means "Means the water; a name of Hawaiian origin.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hawaiian & Polynesian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means the water; a name of Hawaiian origin.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Kawai

What does Kawai mean?

Kawai is a boy name of Hawaiian origin meaning "Means the water; a name of Hawaiian origin.".

How popular is Kawai?

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Sister names that go with Kawai

Makela Makila Kiela Laylanie Keilany Lalani

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Kawai.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Other meanings of Kawai

Hawaiian & Polynesian (girl): "Water"

Names with a similar meaning to Kawai

Kawai means "Means the water; a name of Hawaiian origin." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)