In the islands of aloha, baby names often derive from nature’s wonders or revered ancestral connections. Hawaiian monikers frequently weave in references to the ocean, mountains, or spiritual guardians, capturing the essence of island life. Whether honoring an ancient legend or bestowing a heartfelt blessing, each name conveys the warmth of ohana (family) and a gentle respect for the land that nurtures Hawaiian culture.

Aalani -

Fragrant, peaceful

Calani -

Sky or heaven

Danali -

On prompt

Davianna -

Beloved

Dayeli -

Time of day

Dekota -

Is unclear

Delsin -

He is so

Denali -

The great one

Dreya -

Can vary

Dyani -

Deer

Ehlani -

Heavenly

Emalei -

Beautiful and lovely

Eme -

God has done great deeds

Emori -

Beautiful

Eriyanna -

A variant of a combination of African and Native American influences

Genesee -

Beautiful valley

Genesse -

Beautiful valley

Hakan -

Emperor

Halea -

To bloom

Halei -

House

Halona -

Happy fortune

Hawaii -

Homeland

Heymi -

A variant of names like Heemi

Hiilei -

Adorned with lei

Hilinai -

And significance can vary depending on the cultural context

Hokulani -

Heavenly beauty

Ikaika -

Strong

Indiana -

Associated with bold qualities.

Iokepa -

Warrior of the sea or strong seafarer

Iolana -

To soar like a hawk

Iolani -

Heavenly hawk or royal hawk

Iwalani -

Beautiful fragrance or sweet smelling flower

Iyari -

Of precious water or heart in nahuatl

Iyauna -

And origin

Jacy -

Moon and creator of plant life

Jameriya -

Goddess of the outermost mountains

Janiaya -

A variant of various cultures

Jayshon -

Remains unclear

Jehlani -

Sea and sky

Kaela -

Varies depending on the origin

Kaelani -

The sea

Kaelea -

Slender

Kaelei -

The flight of heavenly rays

Kaena -

Graceful

Kaena -

Of Hawaiian culture origin.

Kaeo -

The victorious one

Kahiau -

Of Hawaiian origin origin.

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