Hawaiian · Māori

Mahina

Pronounced mah-HEE-nahShare

Meaning: Moon; month

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Mahina means “moon” or “month” in Hawaiian and Māori. The paired meanings connect the visible moon with the passage of time.

Nicknames

  • Hina
  • Mina

Spellings & variants

  • Masina

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Mahina comes from Hawaiian and Māori.

Māori

Marama

Moon; month

Rare gem
Hawaiian

Noelani

Heavenly mist

Uncommon
Hawaiian

Leimomi

Pearl lei; pearl child

Rare gem
Tahitian

Tiare

Flower; Tahitian gardenia

Rare gem
Hawaiian

Mahealani

A Hawaiian lunar night near the full moon

Rare gem
Hawaiian

Haunani

Beautiful snow

Rare gem
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