Traditional Tuvalu Names

Traditional Tuvalu Names — browse our complete collection of 71+ names with meanings, origins and pronunciations. Find inspiration for your baby from this carefully curated list.

Showing 49–71 of 71 names

Rain

Princess, noble woman

51.Samu

♂ Male

Polynesian

Heard by God, asked of God

Supplanter

Farmer, earth-worker

Splendor, beauty; also short for Sinai

55.Siniva

♀ Female

Polynesian

Grace, a gift from God

56.Siope

♂ Male

Hebrew (via English/Polynesian adaptation)

God will add

Crown, garland

To explore, journey

Filipino, Native American (Taino), Arabic, Persian, Scandinavian

Story, tale; star; wolf; palm tree; goddess of stars

60.Tauala

⚥ Unisex

Polynesian

Friend of the path, guide

61.Taufa

⚥ Unisex

Storm, hurricane; powerful and strong

Beautiful flower

Polynesian (Tuvaluan form of David)

Beloved, cherished

64.Tepola

♀ Female

Polynesian

Morning star, bright light

Gift of God

North wind, northern islands

Goodness of the Lord

High chief of the reef

69.Tupou

⚥ Unisex

Of royal lineage; a traditional Tongan name

70.Vaivao

⚥ Unisex

Polynesian

Gentle breeze, soft wind

71.Viliamu

♂ Male

Germanic

Resolute protector; Tongan form of William

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