100 Unique Hawaiian Boy Names with Meanings | Hawaiian Names for Boys

Check out the list of beautiful Hawaiian boy names that capture the essence of the islands. Find unique and traditional names with meanings that belong to Hawaiian culture.

Hawaiian male names have a long history that is ingrained in the islands’ rich cultural legacy. Not only are these names lovely and distinctive, but they also have deep spiritual, natural, and familial associations.

List of 100 Hawaiian Boy Names

Serial Number	Name	Meaning	Gender	Origin
1	Kai	Sea, ocean	Male	Hawaiian
2	Keanu	Cool breeze	Male	Hawaiian
3	Koa	Brave, bold, fearless	Male	Hawaiian
4	Makai	Towards the sea	Male	Hawaiian
5	Noa	Free, freedom	Male	Hawaiian
6	Keiki	Child	Male	Hawaiian
7	Kainoa	Namesake	Male	Hawaiian
8	Kaleo	Sound, voice	Male	Hawaiian
9	Kimo	Supplanter, a form of James	Male	Hawaiian
10	Kawika	Beloved, a form of David	Male	Hawaiian
11	Kaiolohia	Calm sea	Male	Hawaiian
12	Kekoa	Warrior	Male	Hawaiian
13	Kanoa	The free one	Male	Hawaiian
14	Kaiwi	The bone	Male	Hawaiian
15	Koaikea	White warrior	Male	Hawaiian
16	Kainalu	Sea wave	Male	Hawaiian
17	Keahi	Flames, fire	Male	Hawaiian
18	Kalama	Flaming torch	Male	Hawaiian
19	Kaleoalu	Voice of God	Male	Hawaiian
20	Kaipo	Sweetheart	Male	Hawaiian
21	Keola	The life	Male	Hawaiian
22	Kekai	The sea	Male	Hawaiian
23	Kealii	Chief, prince	Male	Hawaiian
24	Kawelo	The waving	Male	Hawaiian
25	Kanoa	The free one	Male	Hawaiian
26	Kanai	The sound	Male	Hawaiian
27	Kekipi	The rebel	Male	Hawaiian
28	Kalani	Heaven, sky	Male	Hawaiian
29	Kimo	Supplanter, a form of James	Male	Hawaiian
30	Kane	Man, strong	Male	Hawaiian
31	Kale	Strong, manly	Male	Hawaiian
32	Kalei	The child, beloved	Male	Hawaiian
33	Kalino	The bright one	Male	Hawaiian
34	Kalua	The second child	Male	Hawaiian
35	Kamana	The powerful one	Male	Hawaiian
36	Kamani	The great one	Male	Hawaiian
37	Kamilo	The one who attracts	Male	Hawaiian
38	Kaulana	The famous one	Male	Hawaiian
39	Kaulua	The second child	Male	Hawaiian
40	Kaumaka	The beloved one	Male	Hawaiian
41	Kaua	The rain	Male	Hawaiian
42	Kaulana	Famous, celebrated	Male	Hawaiian
43	Kaulana	Famous, celebrated	Male	Hawaiian
44	Kawai	The water	Male	Hawaiian
45	Kawika	Beloved, form of David	Male	Hawaiian
46	Keawe	Southern breeze	Male	Hawaiian
47	Keola	Life, health	Male	Hawaiian
48	Keone	The sand	Male	Hawaiian
49	Keoni	God is gracious	Male	Hawaiian
50	Kepano	Crown, wreath	Male	Hawaiian
51	Kimo	Supplanter, form of James	Male	Hawaiian
52	Kinau	Stand firm	Male	Hawaiian
53	Konane	Bright moonlight	Male	Hawaiian
54	Konene	Calmness, stillness	Male	Hawaiian
55	Kupono	Righteous, upright	Male	Hawaiian
56	Kaipo	Sweetheart	Male	Hawaiian
57	Laakea	Clear sacred light	Male	Hawaiian
58	Lanakila	Victory, triumph	Male	Hawaiian
59	Lauloa	Long leaf	Male	Hawaiian
60	Lokela	The famous warrior	Male	Hawaiian
61	Lono	God of peace and prosperity	Male	Hawaiian
62	Makani	The wind	Male	Hawaiian
63	Maleko	Warlike, form of Mark	Male	Hawaiian
64	Malino	Calm, peaceful	Male	Hawaiian
65	Maluhia	Peace, tranquility	Male	Hawaiian
66	Mano	Shark	Male	Hawaiian
67	Manu	Bird	Male	Hawaiian
68	Makoa	Bold, brave	Male	Hawaiian
69	Manoa	Thick, solid	Male	Hawaiian
70	Mauli	Dark-skinned	Male	Hawaiian
71	Maunakea	White mountain	Male	Hawaiian
72	Mele	Song	Male	Hawaiian
73	Moana	Ocean, sea	Male	Hawaiian
74	Nahele	Forest	Male	Hawaiian
75	Nakoa	Warrior	Male	Hawaiian
76	Nalu	Wave, surf	Male	Hawaiian
77	Namaka	Child of the sea	Male	Hawaiian
78	Niho	Tooth	Male	Hawaiian
79	Nohea	Handsome	Male	Hawaiian
80	Nu’u	Height	Male	Hawaiian
81	Oihana	Family	Male	Hawaiian
82	Oka	Full of life	Male	Hawaiian
83	Oke	The river	Male	Hawaiian
84	Olo	Hawk	Male	Hawaiian
85	Olona	Tough, enduring	Male	Hawaiian
86	Omaka	New beginning	Male	Hawaiian
87	Opio	Youthful	Male	Hawaiian
88	Paao	Legendary priest	Male	Hawaiian
89	Paiea	Hard-shelled crab	Male	Hawaiian
90	Pakai	The sea	Male	Hawaiian
91	Pali	Cliff	Male	Hawaiian
92	Pekelo	Stone	Male	Hawaiian
93	Pika	Rock	Male	Hawaiian
94	Pilialoha	Beloved companion	Male	Hawaiian
95	Pono	Righteous, goodness	Male	Hawaiian
96	Ululani	Heavenly inspiration	Male	Hawaiian
97	Waiola	Water of life	Male	Hawaiian
98	Wailani	Heavenly water	Male	Hawaiian
99	Waiolu	Joyful water	Male	Hawaiian
100	Wehilani	Heavenly adornment	Male	Hawaiian

Choosing a boy’s name from the Hawaiian language honours and preserves the rich cultural heritage of the Hawaiian Islands. Generations have been inspired and brought together by the meanings and stories these names hold.

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