Hawaiian Baby Names

Praise, song, or a variant of Kaina meaning 'beautiful'

Darling, sweetheart, beloved

Uncertain, possibly 'keeper of the keys' or 'rejoice'

Bright, clear, or flower wreath

Cowrie shell

beautiful; flower bud; crown; praise; beloved

beautiful; beloved; dark-haired; slender

The royal one, heavenly flower

Mist, fog, dew

Someone who pouts, sulks, or is moody

The name Kapa' is of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'the kapok tree' or 'the edge/border'.

Prayer, supplication

rope, cord

little hollow; small plain; or a variant of Kawena (Hawaiian for 'the glow')

The song, the melody, the chant

Keeper of the keys; pure

sea and sky, heavenly sea

Keeper of the keys, pure, or beloved

various meanings depending on origin

fragrant flower; white; clear; pure

The shadow of the water

cool breeze

slender, beautiful; or from the narrow strait

Gracious, merciful, or beloved

glorious, heavenly, or calm seas

heavenly sky, royal child

slender, fair, or beautiful

Earth, dirt

bright, clear, white

slender, fair, or church/chapel

Uncertain, possibly 'to see' or 'to look' (Hawaiian)

brave, bold, strong

God is gracious

slender, fair, or beautiful

song of the sea, sky, or heaven

Crown, laurel, or a variant of Keilani meaning 'heavenly chief'

Christ-bearer, follower of Christ

Possibly 'ancient', 'divine', or 'from the cypress tree'

brave, bold, fearless

carp, love, affection

warmth of the sun

heavenly, sacred, divine

heavenly royal

bright, shining, or a form of Elaine

path, lane, or possibly laurel

night beauty

light, bright, or slender

heavenly flower