Hawaiian

Kaimana

Pronounced kye-MAH-nahShare

Meaning: Sea power; also the Hawaiian word for diamond

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Kaimana can combine kai, “sea,” and mana, “power.” It is also the Hawaiian word for “diamond,” borrowed from English. These are separate explanations of the same form.

Nicknames

  • Kai
  • Mana

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Kaimana comes from Hawaiian.

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Leeward; the sheltered side

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