Are there any laws or regulations regarding Tongan baby names?

Tongan names usually follow the order of first names and then followed by surnames. Tongan surnames are patronymic and can indicate the region to which a person belongs. Certain names are reserved only for the royal family, and if a hereditary title is given, they will be referred to using that title. Unless certain crimes are committed, these titles are meant to be used for life (2).

How do Tongan parents choose a baby name for their child?

Tongan parents may choose a name for their little one based on any Biblical personalities or it can be a reference to nature, such as flowers. It can also be derived from their ancestors, monumental events, friends, or even prominent figures.

What are some unisex Tongan baby names?

There are several gender-neutral Tongan names. They include Atamahina meaning ‘rising of the moon,’ Fahina meaning ‘white hala fruit,’ or ‘white complexion,’ Fetuu meaning ‘star,’ Fieiloeua meaning ‘twilight light,’ or ‘dawn light,’ Koloa meaning ‘wealth,’ and Vaea meaning ‘king,’ ‘prince,’ or ‘chief.’

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19 Tongan Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Atonio	Boy	Variant of Antony; Worthy of praise
Alisi	Girl	Of the noble kind
Anjelo	Boy	Tongan form of Angelo; Angel
Ailine	Girl	Peace; Bright one; Shining one; Torch; Moon; Corposant
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
Amelika	Girl	Freedom

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