Hawaiian Boy Names

A Hawaiian connection can take several forms: a name adapted into Hawaiian, a name linked to a Hawaiian word, or one rooted in religious tradition. This selection brings together names used for boys and keeps those routes distinct. Inclusion here does not mean a name is used only for boys, or that every name with the same spelling has a Hawaiian origin. For a closer comparison, consider what draws you to each name: its sound, its meaning, or its cultural connection. Look at the spelling alongside the pronunciation, too. The kahakō, the line over a vowel, marks length; the ʻokina marks a glottal stop. These small signs can change how a name sounds and what a word means.