130 Polynesian Baby Names With Meanings
Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA 
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Aasal |  Boy | Late afternoons or evenings | |
| Aberto | Boy | Aberto is Tongan form of Albert and means noble | |
| Abich | Boy | Noble; A noble man | |
| Afah | Boy | Tongan word for hurricane | |
| Aisi | Boy | Tongan word for ice | |
| Alefosio | Boy | Tongan form of Alphonso; Eager for war | |
| Alifeleti | Boy | Elf counsel | |
| Alipate | Boy | Noble | |
| Amanaki | Girl | Hope | |
| Amipa | Girl | Amber stone | |
| Anitelu | Boy | Tongan form of Andrew; Manly | |
| Anjelo | Boy | Tongan form of Angelo; Angel | |
| Arshis | Boy | Blessings | |
| Atamai | Boy | Knowing all; An intellectual man | |
| Atonio | Boy | Variant of Antony; Worthy of praise | |
| Avoca | Girl | Sweet valley | |
| Chyla |  Unisex | Strong; Independent | |
| Emeni | Girl | Tonga word for Amen | |
| Eponi | Girl | Ebony; Black | |
| Etuate | Boy | Rich guard | |
| Falakiko | Boy | A form of Francis; Frenchman | |
| Feleti | Boy | A state of peace | |
| Fokisi | Boy | Fox | |
| Hahau | Girl | Dew | |
| Heneli | Boy | Tongan form of Henry; Home ruler | |
| Hinatea | Girl | Goddess of love; Sunrise | |
| Hiva | Girl | Song | |
| Huelo | Girl | Ray of light | |
| Huhulu | Girl | The one who glows | |
| Ikenasio | Boy | A form of Ignatius; Fiery one | |
| Ilisapesi | Girl | The blessed one | |
| Isileli | Boy | Strength | |
| Kahoa | Girl | Necklace | |
| Kailao | Boy | War dance | |
| Kainga | Boy | Relative in Tongan language | |
| Kaivai | Boy | Mariner. | |
| Kakaea | Boy | Tall | |
| Kalasia | Girl | Grace; A graceful woman | |
| Kalauni | Girl | Crown | |
| Kapo | Boy | He who is self taught | |
| Karylle | Girl | Free-spirited and charming | |
| Kaukau | Boy | A Tongan term meaning surfer | |
| Kelekolio | Boy | A form of Gregory; Watchful; Alert | |
| Kelemete | Boy | A variation of Clement; Gentle | |
| Kiupita | Girl | Cupid or love angel | |
| Koloa | Boy | Wealth; A wealthy man | |
| Komaki | Boy | Bay | |
| Konelio | Boy | Horn; A form of Cornelius | |
| Laaka | Girl | Carefree; Jark bird | |
| Laione | Boy | Lion | |
| Lakepi | Boy | A rugby player | |
| Lamani | Boy | Lemon | |
| Lamee | Boy | One who is hidden; One who hides his true nature | |
| Lami | Girl | Hidden, Out of Sight | |
| Langi | Girl | Heaven | |
| Lautoka | Girl | Plains | |
| Laveni | Girl | Lavender shrub | |
| Lavenita | Girl | The lavender scent | |
| Lekeleka | Girl | Of the moon | |
| Liliko | Girl | Bird | |
| Loa | Girl | Storm clouds | |
| Longo | Girl | Quiet | |
| Lopini | Girl | The robin bird | |
| Lose | Girl | Rose | |
| Lotu | Girl | One who is admired | |
| Lovai | Girl | She who is loved; Heavy rains | |
| Maau | Boy | Poet | |
| Mafu | Boy | Heart | |
| Maili | Girl | A gentle breeze | |
| Malohi | Boy | Strength; A strong man | |
| Mamani | Boy | Earth | |
| Melino | Girl | Peace | |
| Musika | Girl | Tongan word for music | |
| Nester | Unisex | One who dwells; Homebody | |
| Okalani | Girl | Protector of nobility; One who carries the nobility with dignity | |
| Oke | Unisex | A horn from the war | |
| Oketa | Girl | Tongan word for orchid | |
| Onike | Girl | The onyx gem | |
| Opeli | Girl | Opal gem | |
| Paame | Girl | The palm tree | |
| Panisi | Girl | The pansy flower | |
| Papahi | Girl | She who is mischievously smart | |
| Pasilio | Boy | A form of Basil; Royal or kingly | |
| Pelenato | Boy | A variant of Bernard; One who is brave, hardy, and strong | |
| Penetiketo | Boy | Tongan form of Benedict; Blessed | |
| Ponavenitula | Boy | Tongan form of Bonaventure; Lucky | |
| Ptolomeo | Boy | Tongan form of Bartholomew; Son of Talmai | |
| Rewa | Girl | A slim, slender, elegant woman | |
| Safaia | Girl | The sapphire stone; The color blue | |
| Salato | Girl | Tree | |
| Salesi | Boy | Tongan form of Charles; Man | |
| Samena | Girl | Secret | |
| Samoa | Unisex | Sacred center | |
| Seletute | Boy | Strong spear | |
| Semisi | Boy | Supplanter | |
| Siale | Girl | A flowering bush | |
| Siaosi | Boy | Farmer; A form of George | |
| Siete | Girl | Jjet stone; The color black | |
| Sikota | Girl | The kingfisher bird | |
| Sikueli | Girl | Squirrel | |
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