Traditional Tuvalu Names

Storm, whirlwind

He will laugh, laughter

Noble, truthful

Grace, favor

My God is an oath

God strengthens; strong one

Greetings, salutations, or a formal address

To gather, come together

Thankful, gratitude

Like a flower, beautiful

To be amazed, wonder

Foundation, strong base

From Europe, foreign

House of the ata tree

To go, travel

Land, a place of belonging

Heart's desire, happiness from within

Lover of horses

To finish victorious; a powerful chief

To see, vision

The first fruit, new growth

Beautiful blossom

God is gracious

Salvation of God

Family, kinship

To be one, unity

Warrior at sea

Pure, innocent

Gift of God

To choose, chosen one

thunder

Vine; also associated with peace and calmness

Leaf of the pandanus tree; strong

Heavenly flower, royal child

Flower petal, soft

To shine brightly

To shine, radiant

Famous warrior

Pigeon, dove, peace

Light, illumination

Welcome, greeting

My messenger; my angel

Song

Ocean, wide sea; extensive and powerful

Victory of the people

Small, humble

Bold, brave, strong

Son of the right hand; beloved son