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Ahe, Aheahe (M,F)

soft breeze

 

Aka (M,F)

shadow

 

Akahi (M,F)

number one; never before

 

Akanahe (M,F)

gentle

 

Akeakamai (M,F)

lover of wisdom

 

Ala-ula (M,F)

flaming road; glow of sunrise or sunset

 

Alamea (M,F)

ripe, precious

 

'Alaneo (M,F)

serene, unclouded

 

Alani (M,F)

scented tree, oahu tree

 

'Ale-po'i (M,F)

breaking waves

 

'Alihikaua (M,F)

commander in battle

 

Aloalo (M,F)

hibiscus

 

'Alohi (M,F)

shining

 

'Alohilani (M,F)

shining sky

 

Ano (M,F)

sacredness, awe

 

'Ano'i (M,F)

beloved, the one desired

 

Anuenue (M,F)

rainbow

 

Anuhea (M,F)

cool fragrance, mountain breeze

 

Aouli (M,F)

blue sky, firmament

 

Aowena (M,F)

pink cloud

 

'Au-kele (M,F)

great travelling swimmer

 

Aumoe (M,F)

time to sleep; midnight

 

'Awapuhi (M,F)

flowering ginger

 

'E'elkoa (M,F)

stormy

 

Ehehene (M,F)

laughter, giggles

 

'Ehu (M,F)

mist; red-tinged hair

 

'Ele-hiwa (M,F)

utterly black

 

'Elemoe (M,F)

dark and still, as jungle or ocean

 

'Ena (M,F)

red-hot, intense

 

'Ena-aloha (M,F)

intense affection, longing

 

'Ena-makani (M,F)

strong wind

 

Ha'aheo (M,F)

proud, haughty

 

Haali'imaile (M,F)

spreading maile vine

 

Hali'a (M,F)

sudden memory, especially of a loved one

 

Hanini (M,F)

downpour

 

Hanohano (M,F)

glorious, honored

 

Hau-kea (M,F)

snow, snow white

 

Ha'u-lili (M,F)

trilling chatter

 

Hau-nani (M,F)

handsome or splendid ruler

 

Hau'oli, Hau'oli'oli (M,F)

joy, happiness

 

Haupuuehuehu (M,F)

snowflake

 

He-pua-laha'ole (M,F)

rare, prized blossom

 

Hiapo (M,F)

first-born

 

Hi'ialo (M,F)

child who stays close

 

Hi'i-lani (M,F)

held in the arms of heaven

 

Hiinano (M,F)

male pandanus flower

 

Hiwahiwa (M,F)

precious, favourite one

 

Hoaka (M,F)

crescent moon, lightning, glory

 

Hoku-ala (M,F)

ascending star

 

Hoku-lele (M,F)

shooting star

 

Holokai (M,F)

seafarer

 

Hone, honehone (M,F)

sweet as music or perfume

 

Honi (M,F)

to touch noses in greeting

 

Ho'okele (M,F)

navigator, helmsman

 

Ho'olai'i (M,F)

the calm of a bird poised aloft

 

Hoopoe-lehua (M,F)

tall lehua tree in full bloom

 

Hua-pala (M,F)

ripe fruit; orange trumpet flower

 

Huaka (M,F)

clear as crystal, dazzling

 

Huna-kai (M,F)

sea foam; white flowered beach morning; sanderling

 

Ihe (M,F)

spear

 

Ihupani (M,F)

expert, wise person

 

Ikaika (M,F)

strong, powerful

 

'Ili-ahi (M,F)

sandalwood

 

'Ilima (M,F)

a yellow-orange flower

 

'Imi-loa far-travelling; having great knowledge

 

'Iolana (M,F)

soaring bird

 

'Iwa (M,F)

frigate bird; thief

 

Ka-'ahu-manu (M,F)

bird feather cloak

 

Ka-'ahu-paahau (M,F)

well-tended garment

 

Ka-anaana (M,F)

the healing magic (Ka means "the")

 

Ka-'au-moana (M,F)

the seafarer

 

Ka-'elele-o-ka-wana'ao (M,F)

the messenger of the dawn

 

Ka-hala-o-maapuana (M,F)

the pandanus wafted fragrance

 

Ka-hanu (M,F)

the breath

 

Ka-hau-lani (M,F)

the dew from heaven

 

Ka-hau-o-lupea (M,F)

the dew that weighs down the flowers

 

Ka-hekili (M,F)

the thunder, the rage

 

Ka-hiki-lani (M,F)

the arrival of the chief

 

Ka'alokuloku (M,F)

intrepid, fearless

 

Ka'aona (M,F)

month June 7-July 6 (children born then were

thought very attractive and lovable)

 

Ka'apeha (M,F)

cloud of several colours reaching over the heavens

 

Kaha-ka-'io-i-ka-maalie (M,F)

the hawk poises in calm

 

Kahakeha (M,F)

high, inaccessible

 

Kahale (M,F)

the house

 

Kahe-wai (M,F)

flowing water

 

Kahiau (M,F)

to give lavishly from the heart

without thought of return

 

Kala (M,F)

sun

 

Kalehua (M,F)

the lehua blossom

 

Kane (M,F)

man

 

Kani (M,F)

sound, as in music

 

Kaulana (M,F)

famous, celebrated

 

Kealii (M,F)

the noble, the chief

 

Kiawe (M,F)

a tree that drops hardwood thorns

 

Kilakila (M,F)

majestic, strong; admirable poise

Kilika (M,F)

silk

 

Kea (M,F)

pale skin

 

Koapaka (M,F)

valiant and brave in battle

 

Kupulau (M,F)

leaf-sprouting

 

La-ola (M,F)

day of life

 

La'a-kea (M,F)

sacred light, sunshine, happiness

 

Lae-o'o (M,F)

mature brow, an expert

 

La'ela'e (M,F)

bright, serene, pleasant

 

Lae'ula (M,F)

red-brow, well-trained, clever

 

Lahiki (M,F)

eastern sun, rising sun

 

La'iku (M,F)

great calm, utter quiet, serenity

 

Lako (M,F)

rich, prosperous

 

Lalauahi (M,F)

grey, stormy, smoke-colored

 

Lalea (M,F)

beacon, landmark to steer by

 

Lamakuu-oka-na'auao (M,F)

torch of wisdom, great thinker

 

Lanaau (M,F)

drift with the current, wander

 

Lanakila (M,F)

victory, triumph

 

Lani-ali'i (M,F)

heavenly chief, yellow allamanda

 

Laniloa (M,F)

vast sky, tall majesty

 

Lau-lima-kala (M,F)

leaves of limu-kala, seaweed

 

Laua'e (M,F)

fragrant fern, sweetheart, lover

 

Lawakua (M,F)

muscular, strong-backed; dear friend

 

Lehiwa (M,F)

admirable, attractive

 

Lei (M,F)

garland of flowers, shells, or feathers

 

Lei-a'i (M,F)

neck lei

 

Lei-aloha (M,F)

love lei

 

Lei-hulu (M,F)

feather lei

 

Leka (M,F)

slimy

 

Lele-ua (M,F)

wind-blown rain

 

Lelehua (M,F)

skillful, good thinker

 

Leo-lani (M,F)

voice of heave

 

Leo-mana (M,F)

voice of authority

 

Lihau (M,F)

gentle, cool rain, lucky for fishing

 

Li'i (M,F)

smallest or youngest child

 

Liko (M,F)

leaf bud, child of a chief

 

Lile (M,F)

bright, shining, dazzling, sparkling

 

Lilinoe (M,F)

mists

 

Lino, Linolino (M,F)

bright, calm, unruffled

 

Linohau (M,F)

perfectly dressed, beautifully done

 

Loa (M,F)

long, far, very much, very good

 

Loea (M,F)

skillful, clever

 

Lohe-lani (M,F)

hear heaven's bidding

 

Lokomaika'i (M,F)

gracious, generous, benevolent

 

Lolopua (M,F)

zenith, highets point,

 

Luala'i, Luana (M,F)

content, at leisure

 

Luheihu (M,F)

beautiful, attractive, festooned

 

Mahea (M,F)

hazy, like moonlight

 

Mahi'ai (M,F)

farmer

 

Mahie, mahiehie (M,F)

delightful, charming, pleasant

 

Mahina (M,F)

moon, moonlight

 

Mahinahina (M,F)

pale moonlight

 

Mahoa (M,F)

travel together, as canoes

 

Maiele (M,F)

eloquent, skilled in speaking

 

Maika'i (M,F)

good, good-looking, good health

 

Maile (M,F)

sweet-spicy leaf

 

Maka (M,F)

beloved, eye, face, sight

 

Maka-'alohilohi (M,F)

bright and sparkling eyes,

blue or light-colored

 

Maka-hi'o (M,F)

mischievously alluring glances

 

maka-'imo'imo (M,F)

twinkling eyes (a constellation)

 

Maka-'io-lani (M,F)

eye of the royal hawk (a star)

 

Maka-lehua (M,F)

lehua flower petals

 

Maka-mua (M,F)

first end, first child

 

Maka-nani (M,F)

beautiful eyes

 

Makahehi (M,F)

admiration, desire for, wonder

 

Maka'ike (M,F)

to see keenly, especially second sight

 

Makakai (M,F)

sea-washed, spray

 

Makakoa (M,F)

bold, fierce, unafraid

 

Makalapua (M,F)

to blossom, handsome, beautiful

 

Makana (M,F)

gift, reward, prize

 

Makanahele (M,F)

wild, untamed, of the forest

 

Makanoe (M,F)

mist-laden, a variety of lehua

 

Makoa (M,F)

fearless, courageous, aggressive

 

Mala'e (M,F)

clear, calm, cloudless sky

 

Malama (M,F)

caretaker, fidelity, loyalty

 

Malana (M,F)

buoyant, light, to move together

 

Malina (M,F)

calming, soothing

 

Mali'o (M,F)

dawn light (legendary sorceress)

 

Mali'u (M,F)

well-salted, seasoned with wisdom

 

Maluhia (M,F)

peace, serenity, stillness of awe

 

Malulani (M,F)

under heaven's protection

 

Manaloa (M,F)

great power, almighty

 

Mana-piha (M,F)

absolute power, supreme

 

Mana'o-akamai (M,F)

spirit of wisdom

 

Mano (M,F)

shark, passionate lover

 

Manono (M,F)

persistent (famous warrior chieftainess)

 

Manu (M,F)

bird

 

Manu-wai (M,F)

water bird

 

Mapuana (M,F)

sending forth fragrance

 

Mapuna (M,F)

bubbling springs, surge of emotion

 

Mau-loa (M,F)

everlasting

 

Mau-'oli'oli (M,F)

ever joyous

 

Mauli (M,F)

life, heart

 

Mauli-hiwa (M,F)

choice, precious life

 

Mea-kalia (M,F)

one waited for

 

Mea-kia'i (M,F)

guard, preserver, protector

 

Mea-laha-'ole (M,F)

rare, choice

 

Mea-lanakila (M,F)

champion, winner

 

Mea-nui (M,F)

beloved

 

Mea-wiwo'ole (M,F)

intrepid, adventurous person

 

Mea'ono (M,F)

delicacy

 

Mehameha (M,F)

loneliness, hushed silence

 

Mele (M,F)

song, chant, poem, to sing

 

Mele-ho'ala (M,F)

awakening song

 

Melemele (M,F)

yellow (a star name)

 

Melia (M,F)

plumeria blossom

 

Mikihilina (M,F)

most beautiful, of dress and ornaments

 

Miliani (M,F)

gentle caress

 

Mimo (M,F)

upright, gentle, capable but unassuming

 

Mino'aka (M,F)

smiling, to smile

 

Moani (M,F)

light breeze, windblown fragrance

 

Moani-lehua (M,F)

lehua fragrance on the breeze

 

Mohala (M,F)

unfolded blossom, young person

 

Mo'i (M,F)

sovereign, ruler

 

Mo'ike (M,F)

dream interpreter

 

Mokihana (M,F)

tree of fragrant berries

 

Momi (M,F)

pearl

 

Mo'o (M,F)

lizard

 

Mopua (M,F)

melodious, pleasant voice

 

Nae'ole (M,F)

never weary

 

Nahoa, Nehoa (M,F)

bold, defiant, daring

 

Nakolo (M,F)

roaring, as surf or thunder

 

Nalu (M,F)

full of waves, surf

 

Nani, Naninani (M,F)

beauty, glory, splendor

 

Nani-ahiahi (M,F)

everlasting beauty

 

Nani-ali'i (M,F)

chiefly beauty, yellow allamanda

 

Nani-loa (M,F)

most beautiful

 

Nani-mau-loa (M,F)

everlasting beauty, strawflower

 

Na-one (M,F)

the sands

 

Na-pua (M,F)

the flowers

 

Nene-hiwa (M,F)

prized, precious

 

Niau (M,F)

flowing or sailing smoothly, swiftly

 

Ni'o (M,F)

pinnacle

 

Niuhi (M,F)

fierce breed of shark, powerful

warrior

 

Noe-'ula (M,F)

pink mist, as around a rainbow

 

Nohea (M,F)

handsome, lovely, of fine appearance

 

Nohe'o (M,F)

rascal, mischief-maker

 

Nohi (M,F)

bright-colored, vivid, as a rainbow

 

Noho-loa (M,F)

Polaris

 

Nono (M,F)

rosy-cheeked, sun-burned

 

Nonohe (M,F)

attractive, beautiful

 

Nonohina (M,F)

white blossoms of olopua tree

 

Nui (M,F)

large, big, important

 

'Oehu (M,F)

prancing, leaping, blustery

 

Ohi (M,F)

young animal, maiden entering womanhood

 

'Ohi'a-lehua (M,F)

lehua

 

'Ohua-palemo (M,F)

clever, gets away with mischief

 

Ola (M,F)

life, health, recovered, healed

 

Ola-ka-inoa (M,F)

the name lives on

 

Ola-loa (M,F)

long life

 

'Olina (M,F)

to make merry

 

'Olino (M,F)

bright, brilliant, dazzling

 

'Olu, 'Olo'olu (M,F)

cool, refreshing, kind

 

Onaona (M,F)

soft, sweet fragrance

 

'Onipa'a (M,F)

immovable, steadfast

 

'Opua-lani (M,F)

heavenly rain clouds

 

'Oumuamua (M,F)

warrior in the first rank of battle

 

Pa'aloha (M,F)

keepsake, memento

 

Pa'iniu (M,F)

native lilies

 

Pakela (M,F)

one who excells

 

Pakeu (M,F)

to surpass

 

Pakeupali (M,F)

excessively great

 

Palanehe (M,F)

noiseless, dainty, to move daintily

 

Pali-loa (M,F)

distant tall cliff, aristocratic

 

Pau-mau-no'ono'o (M,F)

all continuing thoughtd

 

Pawa (M,F)

darkness just before dawn

 

Pi'i-kea (M,F)

life ascends (famous chieftainess)

 

Pili-'auko'i (M,F)

trusted friend

 

Pili-lani (M,F)

close to heaven

 

Pilialo (M,F)

dearest friend, beloved wife

 

Pilikua (M,F)

giant, beloved husband

 

Pohu (M,F)

calm of the sea after a storm

 

Po'ina-kai (M,F)

cresting of the sea

 

Polani (M,F)

handsome, clean, pure

 

Polehulehu (M,F)

twilight, dusk

 

Polinahe (M,F)

slim-waisted and broad-shouldered

 

Polohiwa (M,F)

dark, glistening black

 

Pomaika'i (M,F)

good fortune, prosperity, lucky

 

Ponia (M,F)

consecrated

 

Pono (M,F)

morally upright, in perfect order

 

Po'okela (M,F)

foremost, best, champion

 

Pua (M,F)

flower, blossom

 

Pua-ahi (M,F)

fire flower (a star name)

 

Pua-'ala (M,F)

fragrant flower

 

Pua-lanalana (M,F)

floating flower

 

 Pua-lei (M,F)

flower lei, cherished blossom

 

Pua-le'i (M,F)

flower that attracts many

 

Pua-nani (M,F)

beautiful flower

 

Pua'ehu (M,F)

to show brightly, as red flowers

 

Pua'ena (M,F)

to glow brightly

 

Puahi (M,F)

glow like fire

 

Puakea (M,F)

pale color, especially palest pink

 of sunset clouds

 

Pualalea (M,F)

clear and bright

 

Pu'ali (M,F)

tied, a warrior dressed for battle

 

Pulelehua (M,F)

butterfly, blown in the air, spray

 

Pumehana (M,F)

warm-hearted, affectionate

 

Punahele (M,F)

spring that goes on

 

Punihi (M,F)

lofty, majestic, dignified,

 

Punohu (M,F)

rainbow lying close to earth

 

Pu'o-lani (M,F)

gathered heavenward

 

Pu'ukani (M,F)

sweet-voiced

 

Ua (M,F)

rain (which is precious)

 

Ua-kini-maka-lehua (M,F)

rain of countless lehua

blossom faces

 

Ua-ma-ka-lau-koa (M,F)

rain amid the koa tree

leaves

 

Uakea (M,F)

mist-white, as snow or breaking surf

 

'Uao, 'Uwao (M,F)

peacemaker, conciliator

 

U'i-launa-'ole (M,F)

beautiful beyond compare

 

Uila, Uwila (M,F)

lightning

 

'Ula (M,F)

red, scarlet, sacred, regal

 

'Ulili (M,F)

sandpiper

 

Uluwehi (M,F)

growing in beauty, as plants

 

Wai-'ale'ale (M,F)

rippling water

 

Wai-lele (M,F)

leaping water, waterfall

 

Wai-puhia (M,F)

wind-blown spray of a waterfall

 

Waiakua (M,F)

godly blood, chiefly aloofness

 

Wai'olu (M,F)

cool, pleasant, attractive

 

Wehi-lani (M,F)

heavenly adornment

 

Wena'ula (M,F)

red glow

 

Wiwo'ole (M,F)

fearless, brave, bold



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