Akela |
noble |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Alana |
fair, beautiful, offering |
Gaelic, Hawaiian |
Girl |
Anani |
orange tree |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Bane |
long-awaited child |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
Haimi |
the seeker |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Haleigha |
house of the rising sun |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Iolana |
to soar like an eagle |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Kahoku |
star |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
Kai |
sea, willow tree |
Hawaiian |
Both |
Kaili |
a deity |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Kalama |
flaming torch |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Kale |
strong and manly |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
Kalea |
bright |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Kalia |
Beauty |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Kamea |
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Hawaiian |
Girl |
Kane |
tribute, warrior; the doubly-accomplished, golden; man, the eastern sky; beautiful |
Gaelic, Japanese, Hawaiian, Welsh |
Both |
Keandra |
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Hawaiian |
Girl |
Keilana |
adored one |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Kekona |
second-born |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Keona |
God's gracious gift |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
Kiana |
moon Goddess |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Kiele |
gardenia, fragrant blossom |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Lani |
sky, heaven |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Lanikai |
heavenly sea |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Leilani |
heavenly flower, heavenly child |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
Lokelani |
small red rose |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Malu |
peacefulness |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Meka |
eyes |
Hawaiian |
Boy |
Mily |
beautiful |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Nalani |
clamness of the skies |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Noelani |
beautiful girl from heaven |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Okelani |
from heaven |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Oliana |
oleander |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Peni |
weaver |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Roselani |
heavenly rose |
Hawaiian |
Girl |
Ululani |
Heavenly Inspiration |
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Reeves’ name in the Cyrillic alphabet on a Russian poster
Name and phonetic sound |
Meaning |
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Name and phonetic sound |
Meaning |
`Auli`i
[au lee' ee] |
Dainty, Cute, Exquisite, Cute, Perfect, Trim, Nice |
Lana
[lah nah] |
Calm as still waters |
Lanakila
[lah nah key lah] |
Victorious |
Aikane
[ai kah' neh] |
Friend |
Lea
[lay ah] |
Mythological goddess of canoe builders |
Ailani
[ah ee law nee] |
High Chief |
Leia
[lay ee ah] |
Child of Heaven |
Alana
[ah law nah] |
Awakening |
Leialoha
[lay a low ha] |
Beloved Child |
Ali'ikai
[ah lee 'ee kai] |
King or Queen of the Sea |
Leilani
[lay lah nee] |
Heavenly Lei; Royal Child |
Alohi
[ah low hee] |
Brilliant |
Luana
[loo on ah] |
Content; Happy |
Anuhea
[ah new hay ah] |
Cool and Fragrant |
Lulua`ina
[loo loo (w)ah' ee nah] |
Freckles |
Aolani
[a oh law nee] |
A Heavenly Cloud |
Maka Koa
[mah' kah koh' (w)ah] |
Bold, Fierce |
`Eleu
[eh' leu] |
Alert, Lively, Energetic, Spry, Nimble, Agile |
Maka Launa
[mah' kah lau' nah] |
Friendly |
Hau'oli
[how ol ee] |
Joy, Happy |
Maka Nani
[mah ka nah nee] |
Beautiful Eyes |
Hawika
[hah vee ka] |
Beloved |
Maka
[mah' kah] |
Favorite One |
Hepualaha'ole
[heh pooh ah lah ha oh lay] |
Uncommon Flower |
Makaha
[mah' kah hah] |
Fierce, Ferocious, Savage |
Hiapo
[hi ah poh] |
First Born |
Makamae
[mah kah mae'] |
Precious, Cherished |
Hiwalani
[he wah law nee] |
The Attractive One |
Makana
[mah kah' nah] |
Gift |
Hiwahiwa
[hee' vah hee' vah] |
Precious, Beloved, Darling, Indulged, Favorite |
Makani
[mah kah nee] |
Wind |
Hokuikekai
[hoh' koo' ee keh kai] |
Star of the Sea |
Makani
[mah kaw nee] |
The Wind |
Ho'opono
[ho oh poh no] |
Faithful |
Malana
[mah law nah] |
Calming, Soothing |
Ikaika
[ee kai' kah] |
Strong, Powerful |
Malie
[mah lee ee] |
Calm |
Iolana
[ee oh law na] |
To Soar Like a Hawk |
Malu Lani
[mah loo law nee] |
Protected by Heaven |
Ka Hiwa
[kah hee vah] |
The Favorite One |
Maluhia
[mah loo hee ah] |
Peaceful |
Ka Nui
[kah new ee] |
The Greatest |
Mano
[mah no] |
Shark, Passionate Lover |
Ka Pua
[kah poo ah] |
The Blossom |
Mea A`a
[meh (y)ah ah' ah] |
Adventurer |
Kau'i
[kah ooh ee] |
The Beauty |
Meli
[meh' lee] |
Honey |
Kaila
[kah ee lah] |
Style |
Miliani
[me lee on nee] |
Gentle Carress |
Kaimana
[kai mah nah] |
Divine Power of the Sea |
Na`auao
[nah au (w)ao'] |
Intelligent |
Kaimi
[kah ee mee] |
The Seeker |
Nahoa
[nah hoh' (w)ah] |
Defiant, Bold |
Kalani
[kah law ee] |
Of the Heavens, Chieftain |
Nalani
[nah lah nee] |
The Calm of the Skys |
Kalea
[kah lee ah] |
Bright |
Nani
[nah' nee] |
Beautiful, Pretty |
Kamea
[kah may ah] |
The One and Only |
Niele
[nee' (y)eh leh] |
Curious |
Kanunu
[kah new new] |
The Strong One |
Noa
[noh' (w)ah] |
Free, Freedom |
Kapa`a
[kah pah' ah] |
The Firm, The Steadfast |
Noelani
[no eh lah nee] |
Beautiful Girl from Heaven |
Kei
[kei] |
Dignified |
Nohea
[no hay ah] |
Loveliness |
Keilani
[kay ee law nee] |
Glorious Chief |
Nui
[nui] |
Big, Large, Great, Important |
Kekipi
[keh kee' pee] |
The Rebel |
Okalani
[oh kah lah nee] |
From Heaven |
Kekoa
[keh koh' (w)ah] |
The Brave, The Courageous |
Palani
[pah law nee] |
A Free Man |
Keli'i
[key lee ee] |
The Chief |
Pauo'le
[pow oh lay] |
Never Ending |
Koa
[koh' (w)ah] |
Brave, Bold, Fearless |
Pili Lani
[pee lee lah nee] |
Close to Heaven |
Konani
[co naw nee] |
Bright |
Pilialoha
[pee lee ah loh' ha] |
Close Friend |
Ku'uaki
[koo' oo (w)ah' kee] |
Guardian |
Po `okela
[poh oh keh lah] |
Champion, Best, Foremost, Superior |
Ku`u Hoaloha `Oi
[koo' oo hoh (wah) loh' hah oi] |
My Best Friend |
Polunu
[poh' loo noo] |
Chubby |
Ku`u Maka
[koo' oo mah' kah] |
Apple of My Eye |
Pomaika`i
[poh' mai kah' ee] |
Lucky, Blessing, Good Fortune, Blessed, Prosperous |
Ku'oko'a
[koo oh koh ah] |
Independent |
Pono
[poh no] |
Righteous |
Kupa`a
[koo' pah ah] |
Loyal |
Pua
[poo' (w)ah] |
Flower |
Ku'uipo
[koo oo ee poh] |
Sweetheart |
Pualani
[poo ah law nee] |
Heaven's Flower; Heavenly Flower |
Lae`ula
[lae oo' lah] |
Clever |
Punahele
[poo nah heh' leh] |
Favorite |
Laka
[lah' kah] |
Gentle, Tame |
Ualoheke Akua
[oo' (w)ah loh' heh keh ah koo' (w)ah] |
God Has Listened |
Lalama
[lah lah' mah] |
Daring, Fearless, Clever |
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