Have you every wondered what it would be like to have a beautiful Hawaiian name? Well, we can not do much to change our given names, but what about your pet? If you have a new pet that you want to adorn with a beautiful authentic Hawaiian name, there is a world of possibilities to explore and choose the right name for your new pet.
Hawaiian pet names are cultural and each one has a special meaning. Names created in Hawaii can be based off of several different elements of their heritage. Many names are inspired by the beautiful and tranquil waters, nature and tropical flowers that adorn the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Some names are inspired by important parts of the culture and of people who have been significant historical figures to the islands of Hawaii.
Here are some popular Hawaiian pet names for your new dog, cat or exotic pet:
•Kalea – Bright•Kalei – The Garland•Kalina – variant of Karen•Keanu – cool mountain breeze•Kekiokolanee – funny, cool•LeiLani – heavenly flower•Makenna –gift of God•Nani – beautiful•Noelani – mist of heaven•Ailani – high chief•Aka – shadow•Akamai – smart•Akamu – red earth•Akela – Adele, wisdom•Alamea – precious, ripe, whole•Alana – awakening or rising up, offering•Alani – orange tree or fruit•Alaula – light of daybreak•Alemana – warrior•Aliikai - Queen of the sea•Alika – truthful•Amana – warrior•Amoka – strong, Hawaiian name for Amos•Anakoni – valuable•Analu – manly•Anani – orange tree•Aolani – heavenly cloud, realm of heaven•Asera – lucky•Bane – long awaited child•Dorit – from the name Doris•Edega – wealthy•Edina – form of Edna•Edwada – wealthy protector•Eleu – spry, nimble, agile, alert and lively•Eneki – avid, eager•Etana – strong•Ewalani – heavenly woman•Ezera – help•Hae – growl, snap•Haimi – the seeker•Halia – fond remembrance•Hanai – adopt, lucky•Hiwa – jet black, choice•Hiwakea – black and white•Hoala – agitate•Hoku - star•Hula- dance•Iniki – famous Hawaiian hurricane•Inoki – devoted•Iokina – God will develop•Makala – myrtle shrub•Makani – the wind•Malana – light•Malia – calm, peaceful•Malina- calming, soothing•Malo – winner•Mana – power•Mano – shark, passionate lover•Maui – Maui•Meka – eyes•Meli – honey•Melia – plumeria•Miki – quick, nimble•Miliani – gentle caress•Moana – ocean•Nalu – ocean wave•Nana – name of a spring month, name of a star•Nani – beauty, splendor, pretty•Nui – important, large, great•Okalani – heaven•Palilia – bird•Pekelo – stone•Polo - fat, large, thick plump•Uluani – heavenly inspiration•Waha Nui – big mouth, tattler•Wailana – calm waters, heavenly waters•Weuweu – fluffy
These are just some of the beautiful and creative offerings that Hawaiian pet names have to offer you and your new pet. Whether you want to reflect the beautiful and tranquil waters and ocean of Hawaii, or a particular island that reminds you of happiness and beauty, there are plenty of names to choose from. Some pet owners find the natural landscapes of Hawaii second to none in the world, and wish to carry on that imagery when naming their new pets.
Whatever your reasons may be, you can find many resources online or in books relating to the meaning and significance of Hawaiian pet names and is a wonderful way to learn more about the culture of Hawaii as well.
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