Palau Boy Names

Bright, clear, intelligent, luminous, dawn

Rich, wealthy

Meaning unknown; possibly 'large tree' or 'large radiance' in Japanese.

Flowering, blossoming

Chief's son

Powerful, leader

Excellent timber tree; splendid, outstanding

Meaning unknown, possibly 'generous' or 'prosperous' (Japanese)

First son

Second son (Japanese); meaning unknown (Palauan)

To be brave, courageous

Meaning unknown, possibly Japanese origin

Harmonious man; first son; peace

Peaceful one; harmony; also 'first, one' combined with 'ya'

Intelligent second son; strong and vigorous (Japanese)

From the land, ancestral land

Meaning varies depending on the kanji used; often relates to 'light', 'peace', 'happiness', 'governance'.

sincerity, truth, fidelity

Meaning unknown, possibly 'true brightness' or 'elegant brightness'

Proper/widespread hero or excellence

Righteous man, correct hero, true hero

King

Sweet, pleasant scent

Beautiful sound, melodious voice

Quick hand, skillful

Tree, straight, honest, or chronicle (Japanese); meaning unknown (Palauan)

Chief, leader

Man of the family

Leader, guiding light

Man of the small village

Man of the sea

Man of the reef

Man of the house

Man who advises well

Man of respect

Man of the path

Ascend, rise, climb (Japanese)

Ancestor, elder, respected figure

Strong, resilient

Head of the village

To answer a call

Meaning varies; often 'disciplined', 'governor', or 'study'

Chief of Melekeok

Chief's voice

Heart, spirit

from Rome

Elder, respected man, chief or leader

Unknown in Palauan; various meanings in Japanese