Hawaiian Names

Born first

tree, my tree, or high

sun, light, or island

sunshine, light

light, sun, or island

Joy, happiness, delight

sharp, piercing, strong gust of wind

beloved, dear, or from the island

name, to name

to soar, to ascend, hawk

goddess of the moon

heavenly seagull

The truth seeker, the determined one

The kiss

beautiful

Luck, fortunate

beloved, darling, or pure

Heavenly sea; sea and sky

slender, fair, or beautiful

Possibly 'slender', 'beautiful', or 'beloved'

Possibly 'beloved' or 'beautiful'

slender, fair, beautiful

beloved; pure; slender

uncertain; possibly 'slender' or 'keeper of the keys'

Praise, beautiful, beloved

beautiful, beloved, or pure

ardent, zealous, or a variant of Kaina meaning 'beautiful'

place of the lehua flower

One house, home

the great place

River, stream

The thunder

unknown, possibly 'beloved' or 'beautiful flower'

To give generously, to be generous

Arrival of the chief

The arrival, the coming forth

feather, especially of a sacred bird

Possibly 'beloved' or 'princess'

heaven, sky, royal, majestic

beautiful; beloved; slender; crown of laurels

Nimble, light-footed, or swift

The Hawaiian name for the common house gecko

Base, foundation, or origin

dance, hula

Priest, expert, wizard, or hidden secret

rejoice, or earth

Kai: 'keeper of the keys, earth'; Uwe: 'inherited wealth'

Rejoice; earth; pure; willow tree; sea