Hawaiian & Polynesian Baby Names With Meanings
468 names with meanings and origins.
These names come from Hawaiian, Māori, Samoan, Tongan and Fijian, and often describe the sea, the sky, flowers and family.
Top picks
- Teina — “Little or young”
- Aalona — “Means "calm"; a Polynesian name referring to the peaceful nature of the ocean.”
- Ailanie — “A modern name likely derived from the Hawaiian name Alani, meaning orange tree.”
- Ailany — “A modern invented spelling variation of the name Alani, which means orange tree in Hawaiian.”
- Akea — “A Hawaiian name meaning "flower," often used to reflect natural beauty and elegance.”
- Alahia — “A modern name often associated with Hawaiian origins, meaning quiet or calm.”
- Alahni — “A name of Hawaiian origin meaning a heavenly or peaceful child.”
- Alaini — “A variant spelling of Alani, a name of Hawaiian origin meaning orange tree.”
- Alakai — “Means "pathway to heaven"; a Hawaiian name representing a connection to the divine.”
- Alanea — “Means precious; a modern variant of the Hawaiian name Alana.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "calm"; a Polynesian name referring to the peaceful nature of the ocean.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern name likely derived from the Hawaiian name Alani, meaning orange tree.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern invented spelling variation of the name Alani, which means orange tree in Hawaiian.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning "flower," often used to reflect natural beauty and elegance.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern name often associated with Hawaiian origins, meaning quiet or calm.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A name of Hawaiian origin meaning a heavenly or peaceful child.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant spelling of Alani, a name of Hawaiian origin meaning orange tree.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "pathway to heaven"; a Hawaiian name representing a connection to the divine.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means precious; a modern variant of the Hawaiian name Alana.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A phonetic, modern spelling of the name Alika, which means beautiful in Hawaiian.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A short, modern name that serves as a variation of the Hawaiian name Alei, meaning floral garland.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian form of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern variation of the Hawaiian name Alika, meaning protector of all.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Affection, peace, and compassion”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variation of the Hawaiian name Alohi, which means bright or shining.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means 'sunlight' or 'shining child'; a name of Hawaiian origin.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning angel. It is a soft, melodic name often associated with heavenly grace.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Belonging to the sky”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means beautiful; a Polynesian name conveying grace and aesthetic appeal.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Hawaiian name meaning one or only, often used for a first-born child.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning the sea and sky. It reflects a beautiful connection to nature and tropical landscapes.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "heavenly" or "sky"; a name of Hawaiian origin.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern invented name likely derived from the Hawaiian name Kane or sounds similar.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “God is my judge”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means of the sky; a modern Hawaiian-inspired name.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern name blending the prefix De- with the Hawaiian name Leilani, meaning heavenly flower.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A blend of the prefix De- and the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning 'sea'.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variation of the Hawaiian name Leilani, meaning heavenly flower.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern Hawaiian-influenced name meaning light or shining one.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "God is my salvation"; a name of Hawaiian origin.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Gift of the sea”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Beautiful flower”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Voice of the ocean”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern invented name likely derived from the Hawaiian name Iani.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “King of the ocean”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means calm or moonlight; a name of Hawaiian origin.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning heavenly or belonging to the heavens, reflecting the island's natural beauty and spirituality.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Sunlight or a day of reflection”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means to create or work; a name of Hawaiian origin.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “From the Hawaiian valley”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Polynesian name meaning moonlit bay.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Sacred, restricted”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Goddess of childbirth and fertility”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Hekekia is a Hawaiian form of Hezekiah, a Hebrew name meaning "God strengthens" or "Yahweh strengthens."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The Hawaiian form of Henry, meaning home ruler.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning one who travels on the sea.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Sun or moon deity”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Girl who swam across the sea”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Girl of the ocean”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Girl of the water”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Heavenly sky, signifying a connection to the stars.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "ocean"; a name of Hawaiian origin, reflecting a connection to the sea.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant of the Hawaiian name Ikaika, meaning strong or powerful.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A melodic invented name of Hawaiian inspiration, often associated with the Hawaiian word for sky.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "breeze"; a name of Hawaiian origin, evoking a soft and gentle nature.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning "strong, sharp, and biting," often associated with the name of a notable hurricane.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A rare name likely related to the Hawaiian name Iula, meaning jewel.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern invented name blending the name Jai, meaning victory, with the Hawaiian name Lei, meaning garland.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Victorious and small”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern blend of Jay, meaning jaybird, and Lanni, a variant of Hawaiian names like Leilani.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “An invented name blending Jay, meaning victory, with the Hawaiian-style name Liani.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern invented name blending the prefix Je- with the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning sea.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern combination of the J sound and Kai, which means sea in Hawaiian or rest in Scandinavian.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The bitter taste”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “An invented name blending the prefix Ka- with the Hawaiian name Lelia, meaning heavenly.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The sweet scent of flowers drifting on the breeze.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The house or the home”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the turning point"; a Hawaiian name referring to a specific place or time.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The great house”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning the light of the breath of life or a divine existence.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning the sea or a person associated with the ocean waters.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “To give without expecting anything in return; selfless”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “An invented name blending the prefix Ka- with the Hawaiian name Leia, meaning child of heaven.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A species of plant or flower”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning of the sea, often used as a modern combination of Kai and Ana.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern invented name blending the Kai prefix, meaning sea in Hawaiian, with a breezy contemporary suffix.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means the sea in Hawaiian. It is a traditional name reflecting the cultural connection to the ocean.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A creative extension of the Hawaiian name Kai, which means sea.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern name combining Kai, meaning sea in Hawaiian, with the common English suffix -land.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Pure, sea and sky”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning a heavenly garland or collection of flowers.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The peaceful sea”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Power of the ocean”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the righteous one"; a Hawaiian name meaning a person of virtuous character.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The sea, free flowing ocean”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name derived from the word kainoa, which means the name.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means ocean or sea water; a name of Hawaiian origin.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The bone or the sea”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern invented name blending the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning sea, with the trendy suffix -lyn.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the cliff"; a Hawaiian name referring to a steep rocky formation.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "pure"; a Hawaiian-influenced variant of the name Catherine.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The sun or the sea”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Hawaiian word meaning the sun or the day.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant spelling of the Hawaiian name Kalani, meaning the heavens or sky.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the path"; a Hawaiian name composed of ala and the name Laina.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The torch or the flame”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The sky, heavens”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name that means 'the heavens' or 'sky.'”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A creative variation of the name Kalani, which means the heavens in Hawaiian. It implies a sense of calm beauty.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern name inspired by the Hawaiian name Kalea, meaning "joy".”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The wreath or child”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern variation of the Hawaiian name Kalea, meaning joy or flower wreath.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The beloved wreath”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The child looked upon with love”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variation of the Hawaiian name Kalina, meaning to be calm. It is a soft and lyrical feminine name.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "beautiful child"; of Hawaiian origin.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The wreath of the heavens”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern Hawaiian-inspired name meaning beloved, derived from the name Kaia.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The voice or sound”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Voice of heaven”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A name of Hawaiian origin meaning flower wreath, often used to symbolize beauty and celebration.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means flower; a feminine name of Hawaiian origin derived from the word for blossom.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning calico, a colorful or spotted pattern.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A feminine name likely inspired by the Hawaiian name Kalina, meaning calm. It is a melodic choice.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning "the sun," often used to signify warmth and brightness.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “From the line of kings”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "a gentle friend"; a Hawaiian name adapted from the name Samuel.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Child of the garland”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning beloved one or cherished friend.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Name of an ocean god”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning the channel or the sea passage.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The beautiful one”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Hawaiian name for a prominent god, also meaning man or male.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian masculine name meaning to look forward or to envision.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant of the Hawaiian name Naomi, often associated with beauty and pleasantness. It blends traditional sounds with modern spelling.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “God is my strength”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The Hawaiian word for captain.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A name likely derived from Hawaiian roots meaning the sun or rain, or a phonetic variation of Kua.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Place around the neck; garden island”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Spiritual or supernatural power”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Famous; celebrated”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the world" or "life"; a modern feminine name likely derived from Hawaiian or Arabic influences.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means the water; a name of Hawaiian origin.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The dark water or the gathering”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The turtle or the flame”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name referring to a type of vine or to weaving.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The Hawaiian form of David, meaning beloved.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern Hawaiian-inspired name blending Kayla with the suffix -hani, meaning heavenly.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A stylized spelling of the name Keana, likely derived from the Hawaiian name Kiana meaning divine.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The path or the pathway”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the white path"; a Hawaiian name derived from ke, ala, and Laina.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means bright path; a feminine Hawaiian-inspired name meaning bright.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The heavenly path”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variation of the Hawaiian name Keali'i, meaning the chief or the king.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Cool breeze over the mountains”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means light of the gods; a Hawaiian-style name meaning light.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The string or the garland”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant of Keana, which is a modern variation of the Hawaiian name Keanu, meaning cool breeze.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern creative spelling of Kiana, derived from the Hawaiian name Keana meaning ancient or divine.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A cool mist or dew that forms in the mountains.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Hawaiian name meaning the heavenly or sky-born mist.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern elaborated variant of the Hawaiian name Kehlani, meaning sea and sky.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant of the Hawaiian name Keia, meaning the flower.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “An inventive spelling of Keilani, a Hawaiian name meaning heavenly garland.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "heavenly"; a modern Hawaiian-inspired name that blends Keila and Lani.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means heavenly; a modern variation of the Hawaiian name Kelani.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant of Kele, a name of Hawaiian origin meaning bright or clear.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the noble"; a Hawaiian form of the name Theresa.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the noble one"; a Hawaiian variation of the name Theresa.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "palm tree"; a name of Hawaiian origin.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A creative variation of the Hawaiian name Keleni, meaning heavenly.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern variant of Kaelia or Kaylie, often associated with the Hawaiian word for garden.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name often used to mean a beloved child.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant of the name Kele, which is a Hawaiian name meaning to dance or move.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern variation of the Hawaiian name Kelani, meaning sea and sky.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The white or clear light, often associated with purity.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Life, the living one”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “God's gracious gift”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Soft fragrance; sweet smelling”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning the gracious one.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the crown"; a Hawaiian form of the name Stephen.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the crowned one"; a Hawaiian form of the name Stephanie.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variation of the Hawaiian name Kailani, meaning sea and sky.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern variation of the Hawaiian name Kalea, meaning "joy" or "happiness."”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern creative spelling variant of the name Kiana, which is considered a Hawaiian form of Diana.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning sea or ocean. It is a short, nature-inspired name often used for boys.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means sea and sky; a Hawaiian name representing the beauty of the natural world.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant of Keanu, meaning cool breeze over the mountains in Hawaiian.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant of the name Kea, which is a Hawaiian name meaning white or bright.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning golden, often used to represent something precious.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A strong individual”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning a calm or clear day.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Kimona is a Hawaiian form of Simon, which comes from Hebrew and means "he has heard."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Tree bark, skin”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning "special" or "divine."”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian-inspired name meaning heavens or sky.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name combining koa, meaning warrior, and malu, meaning peace.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning "beloved" or "dear one."”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The Hawaiian form of the name Dorothy, meaning gift of God.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant of the Hawaiian name Koli, meaning charcoal or coal.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “To begin or start”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A short, traditional name of Hawaiian origin that generally translates to mean standing, upright, or in the sense of a leader.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Hawaiian name for a principal god representing strength and war.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “An invented Hawaiian-inspired name blending Kui and Ana, meaning grace.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The work of a flower”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A name of Hawaiian origin, often used to mean to learn or to study, reflecting a traditional cultural meaning.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning "steady," "fixed," or "loyal."”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A creative modern name likely derived from the Hawaiian name Leuna or as a unique phonetic construction.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Polynesian name referring to the ocean or waves, signifying fluidity and life.”
Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The Hawaiian form of Rachel, meaning ewe.”
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