Polynesian and South Sea Islander Names

Explore Polynesian and South Sea Islander names rich with heritage and unique meanings. Check out lists for baby names, traditional names, and popular picks. Perfect for anyone intrigued by the beautiful cultures of the Pacific Islands. Discover inspiring names that carry stories and connections to nature. 🌺

Tane

The name Tane is a boy's name of Polynesian origin, meaning "man, male".

Aroha

The name Aroha is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "love".

Ngaio

The name Ngaio is a girl's name of Maori origin, meaning "reflections on the water".

Nyree

The name Nyree is a girl's name of Maori origin, meaning "flaxen".

Tiare

The name Tiare is a girl's name meaning "flower".

Maui

The name Maui is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

Pomare

The name Pomare is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "night cough".

Vaitiare

The name Vaitiare is a girl's name meaning "water flower".

Winiata

The name Winiata is a boy's name of Maori origin.

Oliana

The name Oliana is a girl's name of Polynesian origin, meaning "oleander".

Manaia

The name Manaia is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "embellishment; spiritual messenger".

Roimata

The name Roimata is a girl's name meaning "teardrop, tears".

Tangaroa

The name Tangaroa is a boy's name.

Heitiare

The name Heitiare is a girl's name meaning "flower crown".

Moerani

The name Moerani is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "sleep heaven".

Tamatoa

The name Tamatoa is a boy's name meaning "child warrior".

Heremoana

The name Heremoana is a boy's name meaning "beloved ocean".

Vaihere

The name Vaihere is a girl's name meaning "beloved water".

Aroha

The name Aroha is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "love".

Kauri

The name Kauri is a boy's name meaning "tree or deer".

Mele

The name Mele is a girl's name meaning "song".

Sione

The name Sione is a boy's name.

Pania

The name Pania is a girl's name of Maori origin.

Tevita

The name Tevita is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

Pele

The name Pele is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.

Awhina

The name Awhina is a girl's name meaning "help, support".

Viliami

The name Viliami is a boy's name.

Heirani

The name Heirani is a girl's name meaning "heavenly crown; heavenly flowers".

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