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Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

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Modern discoveries

Contemporary choices across cultures

11 names

Hawaiian

Kaleo

The voice; the sound

FamiliarRising
Hawaiian

Keanu

The coolness; interpreted as “cool breeze”

Familiar
Hawaiian

Koa

Warrior; the koa tree

Familiar
Hawaiian

Makai

Toward the sea in the Hawaiian interpretation

Familiar
Tongan · Fijian

Malakai

My messenger

Familiar
Hawaiian

Kainoa

Possibly the namesake; interpretation depends on the family

Uncommon
Hawaiian

Kekoa

The warrior

Uncommon
Hawaiian

Makoa

Fearless; courageous

Uncommon
Hawaiian

Kanoa

The unrestricted or free one

Rare gem
Māori

Nikau

The nīkau palm

Rare gem
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