Saturday, April 24, 2010

What are some common Hawaiian first names and surnames?

My husbands name is Ekiwalaka (We just call him Ed though) and his brothers name is Iepilei - both born in Hawaii. Our daughters name is Kidia-Kaloke, which was his grandmothers name.

What are some common Hawaiian first names and surnames?
Common first names (many are used for either male or female):





Kainoa


Kanani


Pua


Kalani


Lei (Leilani, Leimomi)


Kai


Kekoa


Keala


Keola





Also popular are English names that have been Hawaiianized:





Kawika - David


Alika - Alex


Palani - Frank


Keoki - George


Kimo - James


Malia - Maria


Kamuela - Samuel
Reply:Kalei


Keala


Ilima


Leilani


Kaleo


Maile


Malia


Malie


Hiilei


Iwa





Hookano


Kamaka


Waikiki (yep, it's a last name %26amp; a famous stretch of beach)


Kalima








Hope that helps





Blessings
Reply:Leilani
Reply:Ryan Higa and Sean Fujiyoshi
Reply:Keanu for a boy (my sons name)





Kalani for a girl.

yoga

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