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Hawaiian Baby Names

431 Hawaiian names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Explore 431 baby names with a hawaiian feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.

Hawaiian Girl Names

Cailani#6656 in the U.S.A spelling of Kailani — from Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', plus lani, 'sky; heaven'; 'sea and sky'Keyana#6778 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiana — variously a Hawaiian form of Diana ('divine'), a Persian-linked 'a fountaKhaylani#6780 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing the Hawaiian Kailani ('sea and sky'); the Kh- styling personalizeMalana#6808 in the U.S.Variously the Hawaiian malana, 'buoyant; light; floating', and a modern Mala- + -ana blend; rouNialani#6828 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Nia (variously 'purpose'; 'bright') with the -lani ending (HawaiiKiannah#7069 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiana — variously a Hawaiian form of Diana ('divine; a moon goddess') and a feminKailanii#7075 in the U.S.A double-i spelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven') — 'sea aLany#7080 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Delaney/Alanis and the Hawaiian lani, 'the sky; heaven; royal'; routeMakana#7091 in the U.S.From Hawaiian makana, 'a gift; a present; a reward'; used for both sexes; here for girlsMaleiah#7092 in the U.S.A spelling of Maliyah/Malia — variously a Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') anMaleya#7093 in the U.S.A spelling of Malia/Maleah — variously a Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') andNaloni#7130 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing the Hawaiian Nalani ('the heavens; the calm skies'); routes layerKailana#7383 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Kai (Hawaiian 'the sea') with Lana ('calm; afloat; light'); routes uncerKalana#7385 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens; the royal one') and Kalan; routKeana#7391 in the U.S.A feminine of Keanu/Kian — variously Hawaiian, 'the cool mountain breeze', and Irish, 'ancient;Keoni#7396 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; more often a boys' name; hKaliani#7441 in the U.S.Kaliani reads most naturally as a form of the Sanskrit Kalyani, from kalyana, 'beautiful, auspiZyalani#7564 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining a Zya- element with the -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'heaven; sky; royAilanie#7574 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Hawaiian Ailani ('high chief') and Leilani ('heavenly flowers'Lelania#7596 in the U.S.Lelania is a spelling variant of Leilani, a Hawaiian name from lei, 'flower' or 'garland', and Aylanie#7621 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Hawaiian Ailani ('high chief') and Leilani ('heavenly flowers'Cahlani#7636 in the U.S.A spelling of Kalani — from Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sky; the royal one; the chief' (ka, 'thKaylany#7752 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Kayla with the Hawaiian-style -lani ending ('heaven; sky'); no siKealani#7754 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the heavenly/clear one' (ke, 'the', + alani, linked to sky/heaven)Khlani#7761 in the U.S.A modern coined name, a contracted spelling of Khalani/Kalani (Hawaiian, 'the heaven; the sky; Lahna#7769 in the U.S.A spelling of Lana — variously Hawaiian, 'calm/still water; a float; a harbor', and a Slavic shLaniah#7773 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the -lani element ('heaven; sky', Hawaiian) and a Lania coinagLeiliana#7782 in the U.S.A modern blend, variously echoing Liliana ('a lily', Latin) and Leila/Leilani ('night'/'heavenlLeiya#7783 in the U.S.A spelling of Leia/Leya — variously a form of Leah ('weary', Hebrew) and 'child of heaven' (HawNalu#7825 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, 'a wave; the surf; the surging sea'Nehlani#7831 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining the prefix Neh- with the fashionable -lani ending (Hawaiian, 'heaOlina#7841 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, 'joyous; happy; filled with joy'; also a Czech short form of Olga ('holy; blesseAlannie#7957 in the U.S.An elaboration of Alana/Alani — variously Irish ('little rock; harmony; a child'), and HawaiianKahlea#8140 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kalia (Hawaiian, 'the beloved/dignified one') and KaliyaKalanie#8144 in the U.S.A form of Kalani — from the Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the sky; a chief of royal blood' (ka, 'the'Kilani#8171 in the U.S.A form of Kalani — from the Hawaiian, 'heaven; the sky; the high one' (linked to lani, 'heaven;Kiyanna#8175 in the U.S.An elaboration of Kiana — variously a Hawaiian form of Diana ('divine; the moon') and a modern Lailoni#8190 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Laila ('night', Arabic) with a -loni/-lani element (echoing Leilani, 'heMahealani#8220 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian, variously 'the heavenly mist' and 'the full moon; the night of the full moonMalie#8224 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian/Samoan, 'calm; gentle; serene; peaceful' (of the sea and weather); also a SamNahlani#8257 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Nah- element (echoing Nahla, 'a drink of water', Arabic) with the -lanNalanie#8261 in the U.S.A form of Nalani — from the Hawaiian, 'the heavens; the calm/serenity of the skies' (na, 'the',Nanea#8263 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian nanea, 'fascinating; engaging; relaxed; pleasantly absorbed' (also the name oPualena#8288 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian pua, 'a flower; a blossom', + lena, 'yellow; golden', hence 'a golden flower;Xialani#8379 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Xia- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing LeilanZilani#8406 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Zi- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing KehlaniEylani#8588 in the U.S.A modern name, joining an Ey- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing LeilanHealani#8612 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian hea, 'a haze; a mist; a glow', + lani, 'heaven; sky', hence 'the haze/glow ofKala#8660 in the U.S.Variously from the Sanskrit kala, 'art; a fine art; a part; time', and the Hawaiian kala, 'the Kalany#8661 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Kalani ('the heavens; the chief', Hawaiian); no single fixed Khylani#8686 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Khy- element with the -lani ending ('heaven', Hawaiian; echoing KehlanLanai#8697 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian lanai, 'a porch; a veranda; a roofed patio' — also the name of the island of Laylanii#8702 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Leilani ('heavenly flowers; a royal child of heaven', HawaiiaLeilahni#8709 in the U.S.A spelling of Leilani — from the Hawaiian lei, 'a garland of flowers; a child', + lani, 'heavenMakani#8727 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian makani, 'the wind; a breeze'; used for both sexesNakoa#8769 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian na koa, 'the warriors; the brave/fearless/bold ones'; used for both sexesAlayni#8939 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Alani ('an orange tree', Hawaiian) and Leilani; no single fixLahela#9247 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of Rachel — from the Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a gentle one; innocence'Lilinoe#9272 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian lilinoe, 'a fine mist' — also Lilinoe, a mist goddess associated with Mauna KMele#9324 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian mele, 'a song; a chant' — also a Samoan/Tongan form of Mary; routes layeredOliana#9372 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian oliana, 'the oleander (a flowering shrub)'; also read as an elaboration of OlYeilani#9499 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Leilani ('heavenly flowers; royal child', Hawaiian); no single fixed rooLuwana#9802 in the U.S.Luwana is a phonetic spelling of Luana, a name popularized by a 1932 film set in Polynesia. It Jaylahni#9821 in the U.S.A modern name, joining the Jay- prefix with a -lahni ending (echoing Leilani/Kailani, 'heavenlyKahealani#9843 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — kahea, 'a call/mist', + lani, 'heaven/sky', hence 'the heavenly mist; the mKahlanii#9844 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Kalani ('the heavens/sky/chief', Hawaiian) and Khaleesi (a ficKailan#9845 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Kai- element ('the sea', Hawaiian) with a -lan ending; used for both sKailanni#9846 in the U.S.A spelling of Kailani — from the Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', + lani, 'heaven/sky', hence 'the sea Keiana#9868 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling of Kiana — variously the Hawaiian form of Diana ('divine') and a Ke- Keilana#9869 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — variously kei, 'glory/dignity', + lana, 'calm/still/floating', hence 'gloryKlanii#9896 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Kalani ('the heavens/sky', Hawaiian) with a Kl- opening; no single fixedLaylana#9921 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Layl- element (Layla, 'night', Arabic) with a -lana ending (echoing LeLeihlani#9927 in the U.S.A spelling of Leilani — from the Hawaiian lei, 'a flower garland/a child', + lani, 'heaven/sky/Leinani#9928 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — lei, 'a flower garland/a child', + nani, 'beautiful/glory', hence 'a beautiMalyah#9958 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling of Maliyah/Malia — variously the Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; of Kiele#9967 in the U.S.Kiele is a Hawaiian girls' name meaning 'gardenia', the fragrant white flower (also used for 'fMahana#10045 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian mahana, 'warmth; warmth of the sun.' The same spelling appears as a Maori worRalani#10068 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining a Ra- opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaven; sky; royal'); Valani#10180 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining a Val- opening (from names like Valerie, 'strong') with the HaXalani#10196 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining a stylized X- (read 'Z') opening with the Hawaiian -lani ('heaHokulani#10545 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian hoku ('star') and lani ('heaven; sky; royal'), 'heavenly star; star of heavenKalanni#10627 in the U.S.A double-n spelling of Kalani, from the Hawaiian ka lani, 'the heavens; the sky; the royal one.Kehlanie#10652 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kehlani, a Hawaiian-styled name read as 'sea and sky' or 'heaven' (from lKehlanni#10653 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kehlani with doubled -nn, a Hawaiian-styled name read as 'sea and sky' orKheilani#10665 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled spelling in the Kailani/Kehlani family, read as 'sky; heaven' or 'sea and skyLealani#10693 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name in the Leilani family, joining lei ('wreath; garland; beloved') with lanLulani#10716 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name built on lani ('sky; heaven'), read as 'highest heaven' or 'topmost poinLeiloni#10793 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers; royal child' (lei, 'garland of Alamea#11106 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian alamea, 'precious; ripe; of great value' — a word for something treasured. A Alanee#11107 in the U.S.A modern spelling near Alani (Hawaiian, 'orange tree') and Alana (Celtic, 'little rock; harmonyAlaula#11108 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian alaula, 'light of early dawn; the glow of sunrise or sunset' — a poetic word Aloha#11148 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian aloha, 'love; affection; compassion; a greeting of hello and goodbye' — a worHanalei#11424 in the U.S.From Hanalei, a bay and valley on Kauai, Hawaii — often interpreted as 'crescent bay' or 'lei-mHilinai#11446 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian hilinai, 'to lean on; to trust; to rely or depend on.' A gentle heritage nameIolana#11462 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian iolana, 'to soar; to fly high; to float in the air like a hawk.' A lofty heriKailanie#11557 in the U.S.An -ie spelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven'), 'sea and skKailanny#11558 in the U.S.A -nny respelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven'), 'sea and Kailanys#11559 in the U.S.A modern -nys respelling of Kailani, from the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and lani ('sky; heaven'), 'sKaiulani#11563 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Kaiulani (Ka'iulani), often read as 'the royal sacred one; the heavenly one; Kamalani#11574 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Kamalani, kama ('child') and lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), read as 'heavenly cKona#11632 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian word and place name Kona, meaning 'leeward' -- the sheltered, dry side of an Leilanys#11667 in the U.S.A modern -s extension of the Hawaiian Leilani, 'heavenly flowers; royal child of heaven' (lei, Kea#11717 in the U.S.Kea reads two ways: as a Hawaiian word meaning 'white' (as in Mauna Kea, 'white mountain'), or Milliani#11769 in the U.S.A name echoing Hawaiian Mililani ('heavenly caress; to praise heaven'), reshaped with the populMoani#11783 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian moani, 'a gentle breeze; the wafting of fragrance on the wind.' A soft natureMaleeah#11793 in the U.S.Maleeah is a phonetic respelling of Maliah or Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary, itself from theNoalani#11832 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian noe ('mist') or noa with lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), giving 'heavenly mist' Allany#12194 in the U.S.Allany is a modern respelling of Alani, a Hawaiian word for 'orange tree' also linked to Alana Kayelani#12232 in the U.S.Kayelani joins the name Kaye with the Hawaiian element lani, meaning heaven, sky, or royal. TheElika#12491 in the U.S.A name with more than one route: a Persian girl's name (also a place in Iran) and, separately, Kaiana#12713 in the U.S.Kaiana is a Hawaiian name, borne notably by the 18th-century chief Kaiana, an early Hawaiian trKani#12729 in the U.S.Kani reads mostly as a short, modern coinage or a clipping of longer Ka- names; separately it iKeani#12748 in the U.S.Keani reads as a Hawaiian-style name, sometimes linked to ke ani, 'the cool breeze,' and sometiKawehi#12783 in the U.S.A Hawaiian name, likely built on elements touching beauty or adornment; precise documentation fKehaulani#12793 in the U.S.Kehaulani is a Hawaiian name usually read as 'the dew of heaven,' combining ke, a definite artiLaiani#12820 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-style given name that echoes lani ('heaven; sky; royal') within a flowing, coined shLailanni#12821 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the family of Leilani, a Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly flowers; heavenlyLailany#12822 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the family of Leilani, a Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly flowers; heavenlyNalanii#13027 in the U.S.Nalanii is a doubled-i respelling of the Hawaiian Nalani, from na ('the') and lani ('sky; heaveWailani#13339 in the U.S.From Hawaiian wai, 'fresh water', and lani, 'heaven; sky; royal' — read together as 'heavenly wUilani#13349 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian, generally read as 'heavenly beauty' or 'royal splendour' (from lani, 'heavenAkela#13518 in the U.S.Two honest routes. In Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book, Akela is the wolf who leads the pack — a mKaimana#14251 in the U.S.A Hawaiian name read two ways: as kai ('sea; ocean') plus mana ('spiritual power; strength') — Keylany#14352 in the U.S.Keylany is a modern spelling of Kailani/Kalani, names built from Hawaiian elements kai ('sea') Luani#14495 in the U.S.Luani reads as a Hawaiian-style name — luana carries the sense of 'to be at ease; enjoyment', aMalulani#14562 in the U.S.From Hawaiian malu ('shade; shelter; protection') and lani ('sky; heaven; royal'), giving a senMaui#14596 in the U.S.A place name — the Hawaiian island of Maui — and, in Polynesian tradition across Hawaii, AotearMililani#14651 in the U.S.A Hawaiian name usually glossed 'heavenly caress', from mili ('to caress; to handle gently') anNohea#14754 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian nohea, 'lovely; handsome; of fine appearance' — built on the root hea and theNohealani#14755 in the U.S.A Hawaiian compound of nohea, 'lovely; handsome; of fine appearance', and lani, 'heaven; sky; rAhilani#15325 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name whose second element, lani, is genuine Hawaiian for 'sky, heaven, royal'Alika#15354 in the U.S.Alika appears independently in more than one culture, which is part of its appeal and its ambigAlohi#15364 in the U.S.Hawaiian alohi, 'to shine, brilliant, radiant'. A genuine Hawaiian word used as a given name, aHeilani#16124 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name carrying lani ('heaven; sky; royal; heavenly'), a beloved Hawaiian elemeHelani#16125 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-styled name carrying lani ('heaven; sky; royal; heavenly'). As a full name its senseIolani#16169 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian io ('hawk') and lani ('heaven; sky; royal'), 'royal hawk; bird of heaven' - a

Hawaiian Boy Names

Kahiau#7010 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kahiau, 'to give generously/lavishly and from the heart, without expecting returnKalo#7016 in the U.S.Variously from Hawaiian kalo, 'taro' (the sacred staple plant, regarded as an ancestor), and frKawika#7022 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; dear'Keola#7030 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ke ola, 'the life; the health; the well-being'Kawai#7100 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, ka wai, 'the water' — often part of place and family names (as in Kawaiahao). DiAkoni#7242 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius (of uncertain meaning, long Makaii#7562 in the U.S.Makaii is a double-i respelling of Makai, the Hawaiian directional word meaning 'toward the seaKaeo#7992 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian, 'the victorious one; the vanguard; one who goes ahead'Nalu#8113 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian nalu, 'a wave; the surf; the surging/swell of the sea'; used for both sexes; Haloa#8381 in the U.S.From Hawaiian tradition, Haloa is the sacred taro (kalo) plant and an ancestral figure — the elKaipo#8625 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Kaipo — ka, 'the', + ipo, 'sweetheart/darling', hence 'the sweetheart; the daKalai#8628 in the U.S.Variously the Hawaiian kalai, 'to carve/shape/design', and the Tamil kalai, 'art; learning'; roKeano#8642 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Keanu/Keano — from the Hawaiian ke anu, 'the coolness; the cool breeze'Makeo#8693 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Makai ('toward the sea', Hawaiian) and the Hawaiian maka, 'eyeNakoah#8728 in the U.S.A spelling of Nakoa — from the Hawaiian na koa, 'the warriors; the brave/fearless ones'Aukai#9030 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian aukai, 'a seafarer; a sailor; one who travels the ocean'Jaylani#9350 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Jay- element with -lani ('heaven; sky; royal', Hawaiian); no single fiKaii#9384 in the U.S.A spelling of Kai — variously 'the sea/ocean' (Hawaiian/Japanese), 'forgiveness' (Japanese), anKapono#9391 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — ka, 'the', + pono, 'righteous; good; upright; proper', hence 'the righteousKealii#9407 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — ke, 'the', + alii, 'a chief/noble/royal one', hence 'the chief; the noble oKeone#9423 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — ke, 'the', + one, 'sand', hence 'the sand'; also the Hawaiian form of John,Kimo#9443 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of James/Jim — from the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter; one who follows'Kupaa#9461 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian kupaa, 'steadfast; firm; loyal; to stand firm/be constant'Laakea#9471 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian — la, 'light/sun/day', + akea, 'wide/clear/bright', hence 'clear light; wide Maleko#9513 in the U.S.A Hawaiian form of Mark/Marcus — from the Latin, 'warlike; of Mars (the god of war)'Mkai#9553 in the U.S.A modern name, a contracted spelling of Makai ('toward the sea', Hawaiian); no single fixed rooZkai#9855 in the U.S.A modern name, a contracted spelling joining a Z- element with Kai ('the sea', Hawaiian); no siAkela#9899 in the U.S.Variously a Hawaiian form of Adela ('noble', Germanic) and the name of the wolf-pack leader in Alani#9903 in the U.S.Variously the Hawaiian alani, 'an orange tree/fruit', and a form of Alan ('a rock; handsome', CAlii#9912 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian ali'i, 'a chief; royalty; a noble/monarch'Kahekili#10341 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Kahekili, 'the thunder' (ka, 'the', + hekili, 'thunder'); the name of a famedKahleo#10343 in the U.S.A spelling of Kaleo, from the Hawaiian ka leo, 'the voice; the sound'; a lyrical Hawaiian nameKalei#10356 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Kalei, 'the flower wreath (lei); the beloved child' (ka, 'the', + lei, 'wreatKealoha#10370 in the U.S.From the Hawaiian Kealoha, 'the love; the beloved' (ke, 'the', + aloha, 'love/affection'); usedKeno#10390 in the U.S.A short form of names like Keanu ('the cool breeze', Hawaiian) or Kenneth; the English word 'keMehkai#10516 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Makai, from the Hawaiian for 'toward the sea; on the ocean side,' sometimeAlika#10876 in the U.S.In Hawaiian, Alika is the local rendering of the English name Alexander, itself Greek for 'defeKaia#11278 in the U.S.Kaia is far more often a girl's name — a Scandinavian form of Katarina ('pure') and a Hawaiian Hanalei#11377 in the U.S.A Hawaiian place name — Hanalei Bay and valley on Kauai — carried into given-name use. It is poIokepa#11425 in the U.S.Iokepa is the Hawaiian form of Joseph, ultimately from Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' (or 'may GodKelii#11561 in the U.S.Kelii comes from the Hawaiian ke alii, 'the chief' or 'the lord' - ke, the definite article 'thKamuela#11605 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of Samuel, from the Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; name of God.' A warm islaKavika#11630 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of David, from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'. A warm heritage name we note respectfKeawe#11640 in the U.S.A Hawaiian name borne by ruling chiefs of the island of Hawaii, tied in some readings to 'the sLawakua#11736 in the U.S.Lawakua reads as a Hawaiian name, built from Hawaiian sound elements (the language favors open Manoa#11765 in the U.S.Hebrew Manoah, 'rest, resting place', borne in the book of Judges by the father of Samson. ManoAilani#12365 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-rooted name glossed 'high chief' or 'noble,' linked to ali'i, 'chief,' and lani, 'heAnalu#12420 in the U.S.Analu is the Hawaiian form of Andrew, ultimately from the Greek Andreas, 'manly; brave; strong.Hoku#12952 in the U.S.From Hawaiian hoku, 'star.' A luminous nature name, noted here respectfully and often used in lKaileo#13163 in the U.S.Kaileo is a Hawaiian-styled name joining kai ('sea') and leo ('voice'), read as 'voice of the sKaikea#13180 in the U.S.Kaikea is usually read in Hawaiian as kai ('sea') plus kea ('white; clear; bright'), giving 'whKalino#13192 in the U.S.Kalino is a Hawaiian name generally read as 'the bright one' or 'the brilliant one', from ka ('Kamahao#13195 in the U.S.Hawaiian kamahao, 'wonderful; marvelous; astonishing' — a word of awe and wonder carried into nKamea#13198 in the U.S.Hawaiian Kamea, understood as 'the one; the only one' and warmly as 'precious one'. Used here fKanekoa#13204 in the U.S.Hawaiian, built from kane ('man') and koa ('brave; warrior; the koa tree'), so it is often readKapena#13207 in the U.S.Hawaiian kapena, 'captain' — a Hawaiianized form of the English word, reshaped to fit Hawaiian Kauai#13225 in the U.S.Kauai is the name of the oldest of the main Hawaiian islands, sometimes called the Garden Isle.Kaulana#13226 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kaulana, 'famous; celebrated; renowned' — a word known from songs and place namesKeoki#13267 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of George, adapted to Hawaiian sounds. George comes from Greek georgos, 'farmLopaka#13316 in the U.S.Lopaka is the Hawaiian form of Robert, ultimately from the Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame' - Kaua#13354 in the U.S.Kaua travels two honest routes. In Hawaiian it is linked to words for rain and shower. In BraziLilo#13398 in the U.S.Lilo is a Hawaiian name popularly glossed 'generous one' — though the Hawaiian word lilo also cMahalo#13431 in the U.S.Mahalo is the Hawaiian word for thanks, gratitude, admiration and respect — one of the best-knoKeala#13604 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, ke ala, 'the path; the way; the fragrance' — a gentle, guiding nature name used

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