These unique Hawaiian dog names and their meanings express the beauty, grandeur, and Aloha spirit of the Hawaiian Islands. You'll just need to choose one that suits your dog's personality and that you'll enjoy saying.
Hawaiian Dog Names That Most Evoke the Aloha Spirit
The Hawaiian words below express the charm, warmth, sincerity, and Aloha spirit of Hawaii's people. Giving your beloved dog one of these as a name will evoke good feelings and be a gift to your new friend.
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Name |
Meaning |
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Akahai |
Kindness and tenderness |
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Lōkahi |
Unity and harmony |
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ʻOluʻolu |
Agreeable and pleasant |
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Haʻahaʻa |
Humility and modesty |
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Ahonui |
Patience |
Hawaiian Girl Dog Names
Little girl dogs are sugar and spice and everything nice. These Hawaiian names for your Aloha little girl pup will remind you that she's a princess with much love to give.
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Name |
Meaning |
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Wahine |
Woman |
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Loke |
Rose |
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Kaiulani |
Hawaiian princess |
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Lolani |
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Kalia |
Beloved |
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Lilo |
Generous one |
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Mei |
May |
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Anela |
Angel |
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Miliani |
Gentle touch |
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Meka |
Eyes |
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Olina |
Joyous |
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Ona |
Sweetness |
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Opo |
Sweetheart |
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Waiola |
Violet |
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Kona |
Lady |
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Liliuokalani |
Last Hawaiian queen |
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Aloha |
Love |
Hawaiian Boy Dog Names
These Hawaiian names for Aloha little boys have stronger and more masculine meanings.
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Name |
Meaning |
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Eno |
Wild |
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Koa |
Warrior |
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Kale |
Free man |
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Kapena |
Captain |
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Kahu |
Guardian |
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Kahuna |
Respected person |
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Laka |
Legendary hero |
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Malo |
Victorious man |
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Mano |
Shark or lover |
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Pika |
Rock or Peter |
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Lui |
Warrior |
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Kimo |
James |
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Koa |
Fighter |
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Keo |
Joe |
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Keoki |
George |
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Keoni |
John |
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Etana |
Strong |
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Hanale |
Lord of the manor |
Hawaiian God and Goddess Dog Names
If you're looking for a more majestic name for your Aloha puppy, you might want to select the name of a Hawaiian god and goddess
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Name |
Meaning |
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Akua |
God |
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Maui |
The trickster |
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Kane |
Father of living creatures |
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Ku |
God of war |
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Kanaloa |
God of the underworld |
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Lono |
God of agriculture |
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Pele |
Goddess of the volcanoes |
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Hina |
Goddess of moon |
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Laka |
Goddess of the hula |
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Kuula |
God of fishermen |
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Papa |
Earth mother and fertility goddess |
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Kapo |
Goddess of fertility |
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Namaka |
Goddess of the sea |
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Poliahu |
Goddess of snow |
Hawaiian Dog Names Inspired by Myth and Legend
The name of a player in one of Hawaii's many ancient myths and legends could be a fun name for your Aloha pup.
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Name |
Meaning |
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Menehune |
Mischievous dwarfs |
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Kamohoalii |
The king of all sharks |
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Kupa |
The high chief |
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Kamalo |
Kupa's priests |
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Haupu |
A special and powerful child |
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Puna |
The chief of Oahu |
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Haumea |
Dragon goddess |
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Kihawahine |
Dragon goddess |
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Kaha'akea |
A great chief |
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Namakalele |
The flying eyes |
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Kama Puaa |
The pig god |
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Mo'o |
Protector of ponds and streams |
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Maui |
Shapeshifting demigod |
Hawaiian Dog Names Inspired by the Wonders of Nature
Hawaii is a paradise filled with the wonders of nature. If you're a nature lover, you could want to select one of the names below for your dog.
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Name |
Meaning |
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Hau |
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Hoku |
Star |
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Honu |
Green turtle |
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Keanu |
Cool mountain breeze |
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Wai Halana |
Flood |
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Wailele |
Waterfall |
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Nanu |
Wave |
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Momi |
Pearl |
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Nalani |
Heavens |
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Hilo |
New moon |
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Mahina |
Moon |
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Kai |
Sea |
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Loni |
Sky |
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Kailani |
Sea and sky |
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Naia |
Dolphin |
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Nana |
Spring |
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Noe |
Rain or mist |
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Makani |
Wind |
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Hibiscus |
Hawaii's state flower |
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kohola |
Whale |
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Ke ao |
Cloud |
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Honua |
Earth |
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Lua pele |
Volcano |
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Io |
Hawk native to Hawaii |
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Kukui |
Hawaii's state tree |
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Naupaka |
Native Hawaiian ocean side plant |
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Nene |
Hawaiian state bird |
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Pikake |
Flowers used often in leis |
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Kapua |
Flower |
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Kapueo |
Owl |
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Anuenue |
Rainbow |
Dog Names Inspired Hawaii's Diverse Topography
Even if you've never been to Hawaii, you've seen images of its diverse topography. Naming your Aloha pup after your favorite Hawaiian landscape could be fun.
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Name |
Meaning |
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Kahawai |
River |
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Moana |
Ocean |
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Kahakai |
Beach |
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Ana |
Cave |
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Nahele |
Forest |
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Awa |
Harbor |
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Mokupuni |
Island |
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Loko |
Lake |
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Mauna |
Mountain |
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Kapa Kai |
Shore |
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Awaawa |
Valley |
Names for Dogs Inspired by Hawaiian Food
These Hawaiian dog names are perfect for a puppy who is always begging for treats!
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Name |
Meaning |
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Coco |
Coconut |
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Keli |
Cherry |
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Luau |
Hawaiian feast |
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Uala |
Sweet potato |
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Opah |
Moonfish |
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Macadamia |
Hawaiian nut |
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Pineapple |
Hawaiian fruit |
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Ahi |
Hawaiian tuna |
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Pupu |
Hawaiian appetizer |
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Poi |
Staple Hawaiian food |
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Laiki |
Rice |
Other Fun Hawaiian Names for Your Dog
Some Hawaiian dog names are simply fun, cute, and melodic to say and hear.
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Name |
Meaning |
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Ukulele |
A small Hawaiian guitar |
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Milo |
Twist/curl/spin |
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Pa'ina |
Party |
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Puhi Au |
I blow |
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Hau'oli |
Happy |
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Mino'aka |
Smile |
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Mankana |
Gift |
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Mele |
Song |
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Kapu |
Taboo |
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Pukalani |
Heavenly gate |
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Honolulu |
Protected bay |
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Honi |
Amiable |
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Hula |
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Lei |
Hawaiian wreath of flowers |
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Mele |
Hawaiian songs and poems |
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Inoki |
Devoted |
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Haku nui |
Manager |
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Kahoni |
Kiss |
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Kapu |
Ancient Hawaiian laws |
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Iolana |
Soaring bird |
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Kahili |
Feather |
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Kahula |
Dancing |
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Kai |
Seaside |
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Kaipo |
Darling |
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Kalama |
The light |
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Kapuni |
Favorite |
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Kawena |
Shine |
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Keahi |
Flame |
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Keiki |
Child |
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Keola |
Alive |
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Keone |
Sand |
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Meli |
Honey |
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Melina meli |
Honeymoon |
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Ki |
Tea |
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Kiki |
Kiss |
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Kiko |
Spot |
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Kolohe |
Rascal |
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Ku'uipo |
Sweetheart |
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Kumu |
Teacher |
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Laka |
Gentle |
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Kaimana |
Diamond |
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Ipo |
Friend |
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Ulikeke |
Baby rattle |
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Momone |
Fat |
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Kopaa |
Sugar |
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Ele'ele |
Black |
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Ke'oke'o |
White |
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Maka'e |
Brown |
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Lanai |
Balcony |
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Malihini |
Newcomer |
The Hawaiian Language
The words of the Hawaiian language are as melodious as a love song. By giving your new furry friend an Aloha name, you'll be expressing your love for them each time you say it.
