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Instill a sense of Aloha into your little one's life with these classic Hawaiian monikers.
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Exploring Hawaiian baby girl names reveals a beautiful mix of language and deep meaning, creating a captivating world. Hawaii is known for its tropical climate, serene beauty, city culture, and numerous beaches, making it a great vacation spot. When it comes to Hawaiian names, they are no less as they are connected with nature, beauty, and adventure. Most baby names are derived from the Hawaiian language, which attracts attention. They also believed their names gave the baby a natural and cool vibe. Such names find popularity not just within Hawaiian households but also resonate with residents of Hawaii and across the United States mainland, captivating native and non-native Hawaiians.
Every child received a newly crafted name in ancient Hawaii, carefully imbued with significance. Names could surface through dreams or visions. While family-inspired names were considered, they weren't duplicated. Given Hawaii's hierarchical structure, names had to align with social status and family deities. Titles like Kealiʻi- (meaning 'chief') or ending in -lani (meaning 'sky' or 'heaven') were reserved for chiefs. The lowest class, kauwā (slaves), could only adopt uncomplicated names tied to nature.
Significant events during birth often shape names. For instance, Queen Liliʻuokalani's name, which translates to 'scorching pain of the heaven,' reflects an episode where her great-aunt Kīnaʻu suffered an eye ailment (1). Names, from formal to informal, could be numerous and would change if believed to bring harm. When illness struck a child, dark magic was sometimes suspected. Parents might switch to off-putting names like Pupuka ('ugly') or Kūkae ('excrement') to safeguard the child. Some of the most popular and beautiful names are Ailani (high chief), Kai (sea), Keanu (cool breeze), and Leia (child of heaven). We bring you many more cool Hawaiian baby girl names and their meanings that can inspire you.
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
|  Unisex | Little fire | |
|  Girl | Lioness; Air; Melody | |
| Girl | Guarantee | |
| Girl | Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot | |
| Girl | Whole; Universal | |
| Girl | God is my oath | |
| Girl | Mine; Dear; Darling | |
| Girl | Gracious; Dear | |
| Unisex | Rest | |
| Girl | Peace; Olive tree | |
| Girl | She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom | |
| Girl | A flower; A beautiful flower | |
| Unisex | softly blowing breeze | |
| Unisex | A variant of Ahe | |
| Girl | Strength of God; The memory of the lord | |
| Unisex | Seren; Tranquil | |
| Unisex | Everlasting love or eternal flame | |
| Girl | Smart; Intelligent; Wise | |
| Unisex | The leader; Guidance | |
| Girl | Defender of mankind | |
| Girl | Protector | |
| Girl | Serenity; Calmness; Tranquility | |
| Girl | Loving; Kind-hearted | |
| Girl | Brilliant; Shining | |
| Unisex | Beautiful, gentle, heavenly | |
| Unisex | Sea traveler | |
| Girl | King's messenger | |
| Girl | Something which is very delicious | |
| Unisex | Strong; Charismatic; Determined | |
| Unisex | Strong and courageous | |
| Unisex | Unique; Vibrant | |
| Girl | The black; Shining one | |
| Unisex | Breath of heaven; Heavenly home | |
| Unisex | Remembrance of a loved one; Memorial | |
| Unisex | Polynesian paradise | |
| Girl | Gift from God | |
| Girl | Beauty; heavenly; beloved | |
| Girl | Flower blossom | |
| Girl | Star | |
| Girl | Heavenly land | |
| Unisex | Strong or Man of strength | |
| Unisex | God is my oath | |
| Girl | Graceful and harmonious | |
| Unisex | God is willing | |
| Unisex | Heavenly or royal spirit | |
| Girl | House | |
| Girl | The call of heaven, The heavenly mist | |
| Unisex | Ocean or sea | |
| Unisex | Selfless generosity | |
| Unisex | Heavenly; The heavens | |
| Unisex | Man; Army; Immortal; Everlasting | |
| Girl | Keeper of the Keys | |
| Unisex | Star | |
| Unisex | Nimble | |
| Unisex | Kiss | |
| Unisex | Base or foundation | |
| Unisex | The hidden secret | |
| Girl | From the Earth; Sea; Rejoice; Pure; Each of the two | |
| Unisex | Sea and sky | |
| Unisex | God is my warrior | |
| Unisex | Moving sea, running current | |
| Unisex | Sea with strong current | |
| Unisex | Sea warrior | |
| Unisex | Sea or sky princess | |
| Girl | Sea and Sky; Ocean and sky; Heaven; The royal one | |
| Unisex | Sea and sky | |
| Girl | Clear and bright | |
| Unisex | Joyful sea; Sea of joy | |
| Unisex | Power of the ocean; Diamond | |
| Unisex | Sea wave | |
| Unisex | The free-flowing ocean | |
| Unisex | Sea with no restrictions | |
| Unisex | The sweetheart | |
| Unisex | Peaceful | |
| Unisex | Royal and sacred one | |
| Unisex | The torch; Flaming torch | |
| Unisex | Heaven; Sky; Royal one | |
| Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
| Unisex | Cowry Shell | |
| Unisex | The child; The flowers | |
| Girl | Curled flower; Twisted flower | |
| Girl | Happiness or bliss; Flowers | |
| Unisex | Sound; Voice | |
| Girl | Sky in Hawaiian; Singer in Hebrew; Plain | |
| Girl | Sky, the Rroyal one | |
| Unisex | Calm; Quiet one | |
| Girl | Beloved child | |
| Girl | Precious one | |
| Girl | The one and only | |
| Unisex | Desire or longing | |
| Girl | The one who is beautiful | |
| Girl | Sound | |
| Unisex | Captain | |
| Unisex | Righteous | |
| Unisex | Owl in Hawaiian | |
| Unisex | Prayer | |
| Unisex | Favorite One | |
| Unisex | Place of beauty | |
| Unisex | The rosy glow in the sky | |
| Girl | Ocean; Sky | |
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Hawaiian baby girl names unravel a fascinating blend of language and deep meanings. Much like Hawaii's allure with its lush nature, bustling cities, and serene beaches, Hawaiian names are tightly intertwined with beauty and nature, casting an irresistible spell. Echoing age-old customs, each name holds a special significance, weaving an fascinating narrative. The provided list puts forth a diverse array of Hawaiian names, spotlighting the enduring legacy of a lively culture.
Infographic: Soulful Hawaiian Baby Girl Names With Meanings
Hawaiian girl names hold a relaxed and rejuvenating vibe. They originate from the rich Hawaiian language, which is deeply tied to cultural milestones. As parents seek the perfect name, Hawaiian choices offer an assorted and enthralling array. The infographic below showcases various Hawaiian baby names with their significant meanings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a Hawaiian name for a pretty girl?
Kanani is a Hawaiian feminine name that means ‘beauty’ or ‘the beautiful one.’ Nani is another short and cute name for girls in Hawaii, meaning ‘beauty’ and ‘glory.’
2. Which Hawaiian girl names mean gift and precious?
Alamea and Alaina are two common Hawaiian girl names that mean ‘precious.’ And Makana is a beautiful name meaning ‘gift’ or ‘gift from God.’
3. Which Hawaiian girl names mean angel?
Anela in Hawaiian culture means ‘angel of the sky,’ and Lolani means ‘bird of heaven,’ implying the beautiful heavenly winged beings.
4. Which Hawaiian girl name means flower?
Kalei and Puanani are two common Hawaiian names for girls, meaning ‘the flower wreath’ and ‘beautiful flower,’ respectively. Lehua is another feminine name meaning ’ohia flower,’ which is part of the state tree of Hawaii.
5. Which Hawaiian girl names mean loved, beloved, and smile?
Kealoha is a cherished name that means ‘love,’ ‘the loved one,’ or ‘beloved.’ Another name Malia, a variation of Mary, also means ‘beloved,’ and Mino’aka is a traditional girl’s name that means ‘smile.’
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Do you have a name in mind and want to know more about it? Or want to find names belonging to a particular origin, religion, or having a specific meaning? Use our search tool below to explore more baby names with different combinations.
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