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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18 Tongan Baby Names Meaning, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sione	Boy	A Tongan form of John; God is gracious
Sela	Girl	Short form of Selena; Rock; Moon
Salesi	Boy	Tongan form of Charles; Man
Siaosi	Boy	Farmer; A form of George
Semisi	Boy	Supplanter
Seini	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
Silika	Girl	She who is as soft as a silk
Susitino	Boy	Susitino is a form of Justin; Just or righteous
Safaia	Girl	The sapphire stone; The color blue
Salato	Girl	Tree

Samena	Girl	Secret
Seletute	Boy	Strong spear
Siale	Girl	A flowering bush
Siete	Girl	Jjet stone; The color black
Sikota	Girl	The kingfisher bird
Sikueli	Girl	Squirrel
Silafi	Girl	Giraffe
Sinitalela	Girl	Little one from the ashes

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