Hawaiian

Kaleo

Pronounced kah-LEH-ohShare

Meaning: The voice; the sound

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • Rising
  • 3 syllables

The story

Kaleo joins Hawaiian ka, “the,” and leo, “voice” or “sound.” Its direct meaning gives it a natural connection with speaking, singing and being heard.

Nicknames

  • Leo

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Climbing in the latest US data

Style

  • Modern
  • Soft
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Kaleo comes from Hawaiian.

Hawaiian

Keanu

The coolness; interpreted as “cool breeze”

Familiar
Tongan · Fijian

Malakai

My messenger

Familiar
Hawaiian

Kainoa

Possibly the namesake; interpretation depends on the family

Uncommon
Hawaiian

Kanoa

The unrestricted or free one

Rare gem
Spanish

Benicio

Good, through the Benizi surname

FamiliarRising
Hawaiian

Kalani

The heavens

Familiar
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