Hawaiian Dog Names
"The average dog is a nicer person than the average person."
Andrew A. Rooney
Aloha! Choose one of these unique Hawaiian dog names for your new puppy. It's a terrific way to remember your favorite Hawaiian island or honor your heritage.
ISLAND LIFE
More than 1000 years ago, traveling Polynesians brought the first dogs to Hawaii. In their new home, these dogs fell easily into the slow, mellow pace much enjoyed by Hawaiians and tourists today. However, Polynesians didn't differentiate between the pleasure gained from a dog's companionship or consuming the dogs as a delicacy. Fed a diet rich in poi, these dogs were often fed to visiting chieftains and royalty. As more dogs were brought to Hawaii, these original ancestors became extinct, existing only as a part of the many mixed breed pups (also known as poi dogs) wandering the islands today.
Ailani : high chief
Akamai : smart
Akela : noble
Alamea : ripe; precious
Alana : awakening
Alani : orange tree
Alaula : light of daybreak
Aliikai : queen of the sea
Alowha : hello
Aolani : heavenly cloud
Auli'i : cute, dainty
Bane : long awaited child
Halia : remembrance of a loved one
Hanai : adopt
Hula : dance
Iniki : famous hurricane
Iolana : soar like an eagle
Ipo : darling
Kahili : Feather
Kai : the sea
Kaikala : the sea and the sun
Kaila : style
Kailani : sea and sky
Kaimana : divine power of the sea
Kaimi : the seeker
Kaiolohia : calm sea
Kalama : flaming torch
Kalani : the sky
Kale : strong, manly
Kalea : bright
Kalena : form of Karen
Kali : hesitation
Kamali' : small boy
Kamea, Kameo : the one and only
Kana : Maui demigod
Kanoa : the free one
Kapono : righteous
Keahi : flames
Keala : the pathway
Keanu : cool mountain breeze
Keiki : child
Kekipu : rebel
Kekona : second born
Keoki : form of George
Keona : God's gracious gift
Keoni : form of John
Kiele : gardenia
Kiki : Kris
Kimo : form of James
Kina : China
Koa : indigenous tree
Koi : urge, implore
Kona : gold coast
Konane : bright moon
Laban : white
Lahela : form of Rachel; a ewe
Lala : form of Lara
Lana : afloat; calm
Lani, Loni : Heavenly
Lani Moo : famous cow
Lea : mythological goddess
Leia : child of heaven
Leilani : flowers of Heaven
Liko : bud
Lilo : generous one
Lokelani : small red rose
Lono : God of peace and farming
Luana : content
Mahina : moon
Makala : myrtle
Makani : wind
Malana : buoyant
Malia : form of Mary; the perfect one
Malina : calming; soothing
Mana : psychic gifts
Mano : shark; passionate lover
Maylea : wildflower
Meka : eyes
Melia : plumeria
Mikil : quick; nimble
Miliana : gentle caress
Moana : ocean
Moke : form of Moses
Nahele : forest
Nalani : calmness of the skies
Nalu : ocean wave
Nana : name of a spring month
Nani : beautiful
Noe : mist; misty rain
Noelani : mist of Heaven
Oke : form of Oscar; divine strength
Okelani : from heaven
Ola : life; well-being
Oliana : oleander
Olina : joyous
Po : night
Puka : little hole
Sula : little bear by the water
Sunny : golden and happy
Wahine : girl
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