Which Hawaiian names mean love, angel, and beautiful?

Hawaiian names such as Aloha, Kealoha, Kaleikaumaka, and Kealohapauʻole bear meanings such as love, the beloved child, or loved one. In addition, we have Anela, which means angel. Finally, names such as Ani, Leinani, and Kaili mean beautiful.

What are some Hawaiian baby names starting with the letter "N"?

Hawaiian baby names such as Nani (glory, beauty), Noa (rest, repose), Noelani (heavenly mist), Nalu (wave, surf), and Nanea (fascinating, interesting) start with N and have profound and beautiful meanings.

What are some Hawaiian baby names inspired by the ocean?

The ocean plays an important role in influencing Hawaiian baby names. Names such as Moana (ocean, deep sea), Makai (toward the sea), and Puakai (ocean flower) are inspired by the magnificent water body.

What are some Hawaiian baby names with historical significance?

Several unique Hawaiian names bear historical significance. These may include Kamehameha (inspired by Kamehameha the Great, who united the Hawaiian islands) (1), Liliʻuokalani (inspired by the only queen and last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian kingdom) (2), and Lunalilo (inspired by William Charles Lunalilo, a monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom who wrote the kingdoms national anthem) (3).

What are some gender-neutral or unisex Hawaiian baby names?

Several Hawaiian baby names can be used for both genders, some of them include Kai (sea), Kalani (the heavens), Leilani (heavenly flowers), Māui (name of a mythological character), Moana (ocean, deep sea), and Pua (flower).

What are some Hawaiian baby names for twins?

Some name pairs such as Kai-kainalu (sea-wave), Oliwa-Onaona (olive-softly fragrant), Ahonui-Aloha (patience-love), and Pua-Nani (flower-beauty) may be suitable for twin babies.

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72 Hawaiian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kai	Boy	Sea; Keeper of the keys; Shell; Pier; From the sea
Khai	Boy	Crowned; Royalty; Ocean
Kaleia	Girl	Curled flower; Twisted flower
Kanoa	Boy	The free one
Kale	Boy	Man; Army; Beautiful victory; Cultivator; Slender
Kamea	Girl	The one and only
Kona	Boy	Leeward; Small name; Small offering; Peak; Woman;Wife
Kele	Boy	Sparrow; Jerry; Wolf; Noble; Nobility; Bright-headed; War; Church
Kamoni	Unisex	Strong; Respected
Kaneki	Boy	Money tree; God is gracious

Kana	Girl	Powerful; Incense; Excellent; Green
Kyroh	Unisex	Mysterious and unique
Keona	Boy	The attractive
Keli	Girl	War; Bright-headed; Cap; Darling; Power of the spear; Ciar's people
Kiano	Girl	Second announcement; Cool breeze; Silk-like material
Kalo	Unisex	Melancholy song; Taro plant
Kailana	Unisex	Sea and sky
Kaidance	Unisex	Rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words'; Sea; To move rhythmically to music
Kioni	Girl	Silk-like material; Cool breeze; Ocean
Keloni	Unisex	Strong; Brave; Noble

Kawai	Unisex	The water; Coming from water; Flower; Love
Kauai	Unisex	A favorite place around one's neck; Garden island
Kili	Boy	Wedge; Long or narrow bay
Kamalei	Girl	Beloved child; Person; Garland
Kaimi	Boy	Seeker; Beautiful; Clothing; Reality
Ku	Unisex	Good; Nest
Kamie	Unisex	Desire or longing
Kalai	Girl	Peace; Tranquility
Kahiau	Unisex	Selfless generosity
Kahili	Boy	Royal feather standard

Kahoku	Unisex	Star
Kaholo	Unisex	Nimble
Kahoni	Unisex	Kiss
Kahua	Unisex	Base or foundation
Kahuna	Unisex	The hidden secret
Kaiholo	Unisex	Moving sea, running current
Kaili	Unisex	Each of the two; Pure; My God is an oath; Beautiful; Victorious
Kaimana	Unisex	Power of the ocean; Diamond
Kainalu	Unisex	Sea wave; Ocean that billows
Kainoa	Unisex	Sea of freedom; The free-flowing ocean

Kainona	Unisex	Sea with no restrictions
Kaipo	Unisex	The sweetheart
Kalani	Unisex	Heaven; Sky; Royal one; Majesty
Kaleho	Unisex	Cowry Shell
Kalei	Unisex	The child; The flowers
Kapena	Unisex	Captain
Kapueo	Unisex	Owl in Hawaiian
Kapula	Unisex	Prayer
Kapuni	Unisex	Favorite One
Kaui	Boy	The youthful one

Kawena	Unisex	The rosy glow in the sky
Keahi	Unisex	Fire; Flames
Keahilani	Unisex	Heaven's fire
Keala	Unisex	The path; The road
Kealani	Unisex	The clear and white heaven
Kealii	Unisex	Chief
Kealoha	Unisex	The one who is loved
Kealohi	Unisex	The one who shines
Kealohilani	Unisex	The shine of the heaven
Keani	Unisex	Cool breeze; Coolness

Keanu	Unisex	Cool breeze over the mountains
Keikilani	Unisex	Heaven's child
Kelani	Unisex	Heaven; Of the sky
Kelii	Unisex	The chief
Keone	Girl	The homeland
Kika	Boy	Rejoicing flower; Battle place
Kilohana	Unisex	Superior; Best
Kamaka	Unisex	The eye; The bud; Beloved one; Child
Kahi	Unisex	Ocean or sea
Kolani	Unisex	Heavenly; From the heavens

Kalama	Unisex	The torch; Flaming torch
Koalani	Unisex	Royal warrior; Heavenly koa tree

Infographic: Beautiful Hawaiian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With K

Hawaiian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With K are meaningful and pleasing to the ear. The following infographic introduces you to several Hawaiian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With K along with their meanings, making it easier to find one that aligns with your preferences. Explore the options to choose your favorite, and share this list with fellow parents to help them in their name search.

Hawaiian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With K(infographic)

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