Choosing the perfect name for your feline friend is a delightful task, especially when exploring the rich and melodious Hawaiian language.
Our comprehensive guide provides a unique collection of names, each with a beautiful meaning that reflects the spirit and culture of Hawaii.
From ‘Akamai’, meaning clever, to ‘Waiola’, symbolizing the water of life, each name in this list carries a touch of the islands’ charm.
Whether you’re looking for a name that captures your cat’s personality, honors Hawaiian heritage, or simply sounds enchanting, our list offers a wide range of choices.
Jump into the beauty of Hawaiian names and find the perfect one that resonates with your furry companion’s personality.
| Hawaiian Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Akamai | Clever |
| Akamu | Red Earth |
| Akela | Graceful |
| Aki | Bright |
| Akoni | Worthy of admiration |
| Alamea | Precious |
| Alemana | Warrior |
| Ali’i | Chief, royalty |
| Aloha | Love, hello, goodbye |
| Aolani | Heavenly cloud |
| Apikalia | Abigail in Hawaiian |
| Aulii | Dainty |
| Edega | Wealthy |
| Elikapeka | Elizabeth in Hawaiian |
| Haimi | The seeker |
| Haku | Master |
| Hale | House |
| Hanai | Adopt |
| Hani | Happy |
| Haukea | White snow |
| Hiapo | First born |
| Hoku | Star |
| Honi | Kiss |
| Ikaika | Strong |
| Ilima | A Hawaiian flower |
| Inoa | Name |
| Ioane | John in Hawaiian |
| Iolana | To soar |
| Ipo | Sweetheart |
| Ka’eo | Zealous |
| Kaia | The sea |
| Kaikea | White sea |
| Kaila | Style |
| Kaimana | Diamond |
| Kainalu | Surf |
| Kainoa | Free flow |
| Kaipo | Sweetheart |
| Kala | Sun |
| Kalani | The sky |
| Kale | Strong and manly |
| Kalea | Bright |
| Kalei | Beloved |
| Kalia | Beauty |
| Kaliko | Bud of a flower |
| Kamea | The one and only |
| Kameo | The beginning |
| Kamuela | Samuel in Hawaiian |
| Kana | Demigod |
| Kane | Man |
| Kapena | Captain |
| Kapua | Flower |
| Kaulana | Famous |
| Kawena | The glow |
| Keahi | Fire |
| Kealoha | The loved one |
| Keiki | Child |
| Keilani | Heavenly garden |
| Kekepania | Stephanie in Hawaiian |
| Kekoa | The brave one |
| Keli’i | Chief |
| Kelii | Chief or noble |
| Kiele | Gardenia flower |
| Kina | China |
| Kini | Abundance |
| Koa | Brave, fearless |
| Koi | Urge, implore |
| Kolohe | Rascal |
| Konane | Bright |
| Kukane | Anthony in Hawaiian |
| Kulani | Like heaven |
| Kumu | Teacher |
| Kupa’a | Steadfast |
| Lahela | Rachel in Hawaiian |
| Laka | Gentle |
| Lanai | Veranda, balcony |
| Lani | Heaven, sky |
| Lea | Joy |
| Leilani | Heavenly flower |
| Lokelani | Small red rose |
| Lono | God of fertility |
| Luana | Content, happy |
| Mahalo | Thank you |
| Mahina | Moon |
| Makai | Toward the sea |
| Makana | Gift |
| Malie | Calm |
| Mano | Shark |
| Mele | Song |
| Mila | Gentle caress |
| Moana | Ocean |
| Momi | Pearl |
| Nalani | The heavens |
| Nanala | Sunflower |
| Nani | Beautiful |
| Noe | Mist, rain |
| Nohea | Lovely |
| Oliana | Oleander |
| Onaona | Sweet-smelling |
| Palila | Bird |
| Pomaika’i | Blessing |
| Waiola | Water of life |
