Hawaiian & Polynesian Boy Names With Meanings
183 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. These 183 Hawaiian & Polynesian boy names (including unisex names) are listed A to Z; use the letter links to jump to a starting letter.
Top picks
- Aalona — “Means "calm"; a Polynesian name referring to the peaceful nature of the ocean.”
- Alakai — “Means "pathway to heaven"; a Hawaiian name representing a connection to the divine.”
- Alekai — “A Hawaiian form of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people."”
- Alikai — “A modern variation of the Hawaiian name Alika, meaning protector of all.”
- Aloha — “Affection, peace, and compassion”
- Apisai — “Belonging to the sky”
- Daniela — “God is my judge”
- Dekai — “A blend of the prefix De- and the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning 'sea'.”
- Etlelooaat — “Voice of the ocean”
- Hailama — “King of the ocean”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "calm"; a Polynesian name referring to the peaceful nature of the ocean.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "pathway to heaven"; a Hawaiian name representing a connection to the divine.”
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”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Belonging to the sky”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “God is my judge”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A blend of the prefix De- and the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning 'sea'.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Voice of the ocean”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “King of the ocean”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “From the Hawaiian valley”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Polynesian name meaning moonlit bay.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Sacred, restricted”
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”
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.”
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”
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”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A species of plant or flower”
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”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The peaceful sea”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the righteous one"; a Hawaiian name meaning a person of virtuous character.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name derived from the word kainoa, which means the name.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the cliff"; a Hawaiian name referring to a steep rocky formation.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The sun or the sea”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The torch or the flame”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The wreath or child”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The beloved wreath”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The child looked upon with love”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The wreath of the heavens”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Voice of heaven”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning calico, a colorful or spotted pattern.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning "the sun," often used to signify warmth and brightness.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "a gentle friend"; a Hawaiian name adapted from the name Samuel.”
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.”
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”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means the water; a name of Hawaiian origin.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The dark water or the gathering”
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.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The path or the pathway”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The heavenly path”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name often used to mean a beloved child.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Life, the living one”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “God's gracious gift”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning the gracious one.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the crown"; a Hawaiian form of the name Stephen.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning sea or ocean. It is a short, nature-inspired name often used for boys.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant of Keanu, meaning cool breeze over the mountains in Hawaiian.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A strong individual”
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”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name combining koa, meaning warrior, and malu, meaning peace.”
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.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning "steady," "fixed," or "loyal."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A name of Hawaiian origin meaning lucky or a variant of Laki, the Hawaiian form of Lucky.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern variation of the Hawaiian name Leilani, meaning heavenly flower.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning child of the air or heaven, symbolizing connection to nature.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Open space or clearing”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “God of peace and agriculture”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The Hawaiian form of Robert, a Germanic name meaning bright fame.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Man of the forest”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning "the bright one" or "the shining one".”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning "the young one" or "child".”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Polynesian name meaning ocean; often used to reflect a connection to the sea.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A masculine name of Hawaiian origin, often associated with words meaning ocean or sea.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name often used to signify a strong or significant presence.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A blend of the Hawaiian name Maka, meaning "eyes," and the modern name Aiden.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern variation of the Hawaiian name Makai, meaning towards the sea.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern name often interpreted as a variant of the Hawaiian name Makai, meaning "towards the sea."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Gift or present”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "the house" in Hawaiian, often referring to a place of arrival or stay.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A creative spelling variant of the Hawaiian name Makai, which means "towards the sea."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A masculine variation of the Hawaiian name Makea, often meaning "beloved."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Spirit or force”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A short, modern invented name likely derived from the Hawaiian Makai, meaning "toward the sea."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A phonetic variant of the Hawaiian name Malakai, meaning "my messenger."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The Hawaiian form of the name Mark, which is derived from the Roman god Mars.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A prominent figure in Hawaiian mythology and a group of islands.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Who is like God”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern invented name combining the initials M.K. with the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning "sea."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Ocean or deep sea”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Soft breeze or fragrance”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Silent or quiet”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Hawaiian name meaning of the islands or a child of the islands.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Hawaiian name meaning whose or of whom.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A variant of the Hawaiian name Ohana, meaning "family."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "olive"; a Polynesian adaptation of the Latin name for the olive tree.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Polynesian name signifying a bringer of peace or a variant of Oliver in regional usage.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "free man"; the Hawaiian version of Patrick.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Destruction of fire”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "bend" or "curve"; a Polynesian name often associated with the shape of waves.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "pika" or "small bird"; a Polynesian name referring to local wildlife.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "rock" or "stone"; a Polynesian name representing strength.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Lover of horses”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Means "a standing rock"; a traditional Polynesian name.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A name of Hawaiian origin, meaning the chief or the chosen one.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian variant of Paul, which is of Latin origin meaning small or humble.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Polynesian form of the name Xavier, meaning "bright" or "new house".”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “An invented name blending the prefix Ty- with the name Lei, which means flower wreath in Hawaiian.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Wilama is a Hawaiian form of William, a Germanic name combining "will" or "desire" with "helmet" or "protection."”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Resolute protector”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The Māori transliteration of the name William, meaning resolute protector.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A modern phonetic blend combining the sound of Z- with the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning sea.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “An invented name combining the modern Zy- prefix with the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning sea.”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “God saves.”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Strong”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Noble”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Sacred sky”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Sacred sky”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Happy”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Crescent bay”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Heavenly mist”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Chosen one”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Supplanter”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Supplanter”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Unknown”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Hector”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Isaac”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Unknown”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Dove”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Unknown”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Unknown”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Heavenly”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Star”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The foundation”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “White sea”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Sea and sky”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The dark one”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The second one”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The maile vine”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The wind”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Heavenly child”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The lonely one”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The sun”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Heavenly mist”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Flower”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Heavenly water”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The beloved”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Cool breeze”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Heavenly child”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The one”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Gregorious”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Bartholomew”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Timothy”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “King”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Solomon”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Victory”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Sky or heaven”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “The red flower”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Beloved child”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Richard”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Precious gift”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “God is with us”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Paul”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Benjamin”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “God has heard”
Unisex · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Life or peace”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Honor to God”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “First”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “William”
Boy · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “Heavenly sky”
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