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. 🌺

Manaia

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

Nikau

The name Nikau is a boy's name meaning "palm tree".

Manu

The name Manu is a boy's name of Polynesian origin, meaning "greatest; bird; man".

Moana

The name Moana is a girl's name of Maori, Polynesian origin, meaning "deep ocean, sea".

Moerani

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

Maui

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

Kai

The name Kai is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Scandinavian, Japanese, Hawaiian origin, meaning "sea".

Kirrily

The name Kirrily is a girl's name of Aboriginal, Maori origin, meaning "tree bark or leaf".

Tama

The name Tama is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "son or boy".

Kane

The name Kane is a boy's name of Welsh, Japanese, Hawaiian origin, meaning "warrior".

Ana

The name Ana is a girl's name of Spanish, Portuguese origin, meaning "grace".

Hine

The name Hine is a girl's name meaning "girl".

Tai

The name Tai is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Chinese, Maori origin, meaning "great extreme".

Marama

The name Marama is a girl's name meaning "moon; bright".

Ngaire

The name Ngaire is a girl's name meaning "flax flower".

Kiri

The name Kiri is a girl's name of Maori origin, meaning "tree bark".

Rangi

The name Rangi is a boy's name meaning "sky".

Maeva

The name Maeva is a girl's name of French origin, meaning "welcome".

Vaimiti

The name Vaimiti is a girl's name meaning "salt water".

Herenui

The name Herenui is a girl's name meaning "big love".

Papa

The name Papa is a girl's name meaning "earth".

Malakai

The name Malakai is a boy's name.

Tahiti

The name Tahiti is a girl's name of Polynesian origin.

Pomare

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

Anahera

The name Anahera is a girl's name meaning "angel".

Maia

The name Maia is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "mother".

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