Hawaiian

Maile

Pronounced MY-lehShare

Meaning: The maile vine

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Maile takes its name from a Hawaiian vine used in making lei. The name’s meaning comes from the plant itself, giving it a concrete botanical connection.

Nicknames

  • Mai

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Maile comes from Hawaiian.

Hawaiian

Lehua

The ʻōhiʻa flower

Rare gem
Tongan

Heilala

Heilala flower

Rare gem
Tahitian

Tiare

Flower; Tahitian gardenia

Rare gem
Samoan

Teuila

Red ginger flower

Rare gem
Japanese · Māori

Mana

Japanese meaning depends on spelling; spiritual power in Māori

Rare gem
Hawaiian · Tongan

Mele

Song in Hawaiian; also a form of Mary

Rare gem
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