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Subscribe to our website to have full access to our full database and tools to help you with the pronunciation of Maori & Pasifika names. Fa'amalosi - Say It Right
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If you are thinking of a unique name for your little one, then looking at some Polynesian names may be a really good option. So to help you in your search for the perfect Polynesian name we have put together some of our favorite choices.
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Hawaiian names are one of the origins that are the most trendy at the moment, a sudden surge of popularity in that category that is really quite astonishing. But if you love Hawaiian names that have potential to blend in with the crowd but aren’t created “Hawaiian” names like Daylani or Evalei, then do I have the collection of names for you. Today, I’ve curated a couple of Hawaiian names that I think have the most potential for striking a chord with parents and trends today. Oh, and don’t worry
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Māori names range from cool international favorites like Ari and Maia to rare gems like Aroha and Matui. We round up some of the best Māori baby names and their meanings.
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Photo by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels.com Origin: MaoriMeaning: "love."Gender: femininePronunciation: AH-roh-Hah The name comes directly from the Maori word for love. It appeared one time in New Zealand's Top 100 Female Names in 1982, ranking in at #97. Another form is Te Aroha which means "the love." Sources https://www.behindthename.com/name/arohahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aroha
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Though most people with very long names tend to use nicknames, there's great poetry and beauty in a name with many syllables. Names with six or seven syllables aren't encountered very often, but they do exist. Most of the ones I found are Hawaiian and Greek, with a few Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese names. This…
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(Main) gender: Female Pronunciation: mo-ah-nah [mó̞.à.nà] Etymology and/or ways to write: This name is derived from the word moana, which refers to an ocean or sea in several Polynesian languages, in particular Hawaiian, whence other words like mahalo (Maharo) and aloha (Aroha) are used as modern Japanese names. As for how it's written in kanji,…
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L’an passé, Hanaiti pour les filles et Ethan pour les garçons ont été les prénoms les plus choisis. Les parents ont à nouveau été créatifs pour leurs nouveau-nés.
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Lilinoe (pr. li-li-noh-ee) is the name of a goddess in Hawaiian mythology, the goddess of mist and rain, and the sister of Poli'ahu (goddess of snow), Waiau (goddess of lake Waiau, named after her), and Kahoupokane (goddess of the mountain Hualalei and a kapa maker). Her name means "fine mist". Origin: Hawaiian
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Nalani is a Hawaiian unisex name (though more popular for girls) meaning "the heavens" or "the chief", made up from nā, the plural definite article (the) and lani (sky, heavens; chief, king; royal, majesty). Origin: Hawaiian Variants: Nālani (Hawaiian)
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The sound of the times in girls' names is freshness with a liquid grace. It's no surprise, then that Hawaiian names are on the rise, both in the Hawaiian Islands and throughout the United States. Their distinctive flow is a perfect twist on current style, and captures the imagination, too.
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Hawaii is always my favorite state to check out once the state-by-state popularity list is released. Linguistically, culturally, and even physically, Hawaii is distinct from the rest of the country, and its naming trends reflect that. The top 100 looks fairly similar to the national list, but it's dotted with the expected Hawaiian influences and…
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A group of Porirua high school students have created a website and online tool to help people correctly pronounce Māori and Pasifika names.
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Princess Likelike, photographed circa 1868 by Menzies Dickson Origin: Hawaiian Gender: Female Meaning: Unknown Pronunciation
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The baby name Leilani — which means both “heavenly flowers” and “royal child” in Hawaiian — is very close to entering the U.S. top 100 for the first time. ItR…
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Sources Pronunciation guide (Main) gender: Generally unisex Pronunciation: mah-hah-ro [má.hà.ɾò̞] Etymology and/or ways to write: This name is derived from the Hawaiian word mahalo, used as a 'thank you' interjection and a noun expressing thanks and gratitude or admiration and praise. As for how its written in kanji, a ma kanji would be inserted first,…
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The schooner Tiki In the 1950s and ’60s, Tiki culture — including Tiki bars — were all the rage in the United States. Even Disneyland got in on the action, introducing the Enchant…
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Looknig for a summery, tropical-inspired baby names? Here are over 40 baby girl and boy names that will take your mind to paradise.
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We talked about passion flowers yesterday, so today let’s look at passion fruit — specifically, the Hawaiian word for passion fruit, liliko’i. Why? Because Lilikoi started popping…
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her little boy’s name is of Polynesian descent and means “rising sun”
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Ikaika is a Hawaiian male name meaning "strong". Origin: Hawaiian
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Actress Jameela Jamil labeled “Kamilah Al-Jamil” by E! News The red carpet prank pulled on actress Jameela Jamil at the Golden Globes back in January: Jameela Jamil’s name was spelled w…
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Here is a list of stunning names from the land of Hawaii – names that are fun, meaningful and unique.
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A nice trend in these names is that most are pronounced exactly as they're spelled. Here are some of the best and most beautiful Hawaiian baby names for boys and girls.
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