Can Polynesian baby names be combined or shortened?

In many Polynesian cultures, new names are created by combining parts of existing names or shortening longer names. For example, the Tahitian name Tamatoa combines tama (child) and toa (warrior). The Hawaiian name Kekoa, meaning the brave one or warrior, might be shortened to Koa.

Can Polynesian names be used as middle names?

Polynesian names may be used as middle names if preferred. People of Polynesian descent living in other countries or those wanting to honor their Polynesian heritage may practice this. For example, someone might have a Western first name followed by a Polynesian middle name, like Sarah Toa Johnson, where Toa means warrior.

Is it common to give multiple Polynesian names?

It is common to give multiple Polynesian names, though practices vary by island and archipelago. In Hawaiian or Tongan culture, a child might receive a lengthy, formal name composed of several meaningful elements.

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20 Polynesian Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Atonio	Boy	Variant of Antony; Worthy of praise
Alesana	Girl	Defender or helper of the people; Powerful
Ario	Unisex	Platinum; Noble-born
Anjelo	Boy	Tongan form of Angelo; Angel
Aleki	Girl	Helpful man; Defending man
Aasal	Boy	Late afternoons or evenings
Aberto	Boy	Aberto is Tongan form of Albert and means noble
Abich	Boy	Noble; A noble man
Afah	Boy	Tongan word for hurricane
Aisi	Boy	Tongan word for ice

Alefosio	Boy	Tongan form of Alphonso; Eager for war
Alifeleti	Boy	Elf counsel
Alipate	Boy	Noble
Amanaki	Girl	Hope
Amipa	Girl	Amber stone
Anitelu	Boy	Tongan form of Andrew; Manly
Arshis	Boy	Blessings
Atamai	Boy	Knowing all; An intellectual man
Avoca	Girl	Sweet valley
Afa	Unisex	Hurricane

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