Traditional Tonga Names

Orange tree; precious offering; awakening

Grace, favor

Fragrant, sweet-smelling, like a flower

To carry the fehi flower; revered, associated with royalty and nobility.

Noble counsel, derived from Alfred

To finish victorious; a powerful chief

Beautiful woman; high-ranking noble

To reach out, to extend, symbolizing connection and ambition.

Hibiscus flower; beautiful and delicate

Path of eight

Moon goddess; shining, silvery

Dark Hina; another name for the moon goddess

Day of the ocean

Love, compassion, generosity

Oak tree; strength and endurance

First born; a sign of prominence

Chief or leader; a position of authority

The black one; time; to wait patiently; expectation

Taro plant; essential food source, sustenance

Belonging to him; a personal connection

dog; symbolic of loyalty and guardianship

Follower of Christ; Christian

Great warrior; derived from Gideon, meaning 'hewer' or 'feller'

Vine; also associated with peace and calmness

Chiefly title; a symbol of respect

Woman of Lavinium, purity

Like a lily; pure and beautiful

from Lydia; a rich and powerful region

Praise, fame; companion or friend

Bright fame

respected chiefly name, associated with royalty

Rock, stone; strength and foundation

Pearl; precious and rare

My messenger; my angel

To turn, to attend; attentive, watchful, caring

Soft, tender; gentle nature

He who causes to forget

Memory, thought, remembrance

Bay of peace; serene location

Song

Dark-skinned, dark

Ocean, wide sea; extensive and powerful

From Milton; mill town

To be near, close by; presence

Wave; powerful and constant motion

Victory of the people

coconut tree; source of life and sustenance

Son of; short for Benjamin