There are plenty of good reasons to give a Tongan name to your little one. It is an excellent way to acknowledge your Tongan heritage and honor your child after an adorable grandparent or a special cousin. Besides, it will even stand out from the crowd of the popular names today. Wondering where you can find the perfect Tongan name? Then take a look at MomJunction's list below.
The Kingdom of Tonga, a Polynesian sovereign state comprising 169 islands, has a unique and interesting naming convention. The baby girl should be named after a female member of the family, and the baby boy must be named after a male member.
Tonga names are small and catchy, and make real sense when you know the meaning behind them. The names can be inspired by nature or circumstances surrounding the growth. Since the majority of the Tongan population is Mormon and Catholic, religion also plays a key role in the naming of the children.
To help you in your selection, we’ve have got a comprehensive list of Tongan baby boy and girl names.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Aasal | Late afternoons or evenings. | Boy | |||
Aberto | Aberto is Tongan form of Albert and means noble. | Boy | |||
Abich | Noble, a noble man. | Boy | |||
Afah | Tongan word for hurricane. | Boy | |||
Ailine | Bright one, shining one | Girl | |||
Aisi | Tongan word for ice. | Boy | |||
Alefosio | Alefosio is the Tongan form of Alphonso and means 'eager for war'. | Boy | |||
Alifeleti | Alifeleti is Tongan form of Alfred. It means elf counsel. | Boy | |||
Alipate | Alipate is a form of Albert and means noble. | Boy | |||
Alisi | Of noble kind | Girl | |||
Amanaki | Hope | Girl | |||
Amelika | Freedom | Girl | |||
Amipa | Tonga word for amber stone. | Girl | |||
Ane | Hebrew - God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; It is a variation of Anna; A variant of Ann | Girl | |||
Anitelu | Anitelu is the Tongan form of Andrew and means 'manly'. | Boy | |||
Anjelo | Anjelo is Tongan form of Angelo and means angel. | Boy | |||
Arshis | Blessings | Boy | |||
Atamai | Knowing all, an intellectual man. | Boy | |||
Atonio | Atonio is Tongan variant of Antony, meaning worthy of praise. | Boy | |||
Avoca | Sweet valley | Girl | |||
Emeni | Tonga word for Amen. | Girl | |||
Eponi | Ebony or black | Girl | |||
Etuate | Etuate is a form of Edward. It means rich guard. | Boy | |||
Falakiko | Falakiko is a form of Francis. It means Frenchman. | Boy | |||
Fokisi | Tongan word for fox. | Boy | |||
Hahau | Dew | Girl | |||
Heneli | Heneli is Tongan form of Henry. It means home ruler. | Boy | |||
Hiva | Song | Girl | |||
Huelo | Ray of light | Girl | |||
Huhulu | The one who glows | Girl | |||
Ikenasio | Ikenasio is a form of Ignatius. It means fiery one. | Boy | |||
Ilisapesi | The blessed one. | Girl | |||
Isileli | Strength | Boy | |||
Kaelo | Gift of God | Boy | |||
Kahoa | Necklace | Girl | |||
Kailao | War dance | Boy | |||
Kainga | Kainga means relative in Tongan language. | Boy | |||
Kaivai | Occupational name, meaning mariner. | Boy | |||
Kaivao | Wild | Boy | |||
Kakaea | He who is tall | Boy | |||
Kalasia | Grace, a graceful woman. | Girl | |||
Kalasiah | Grace | Girl | |||
Kalauni | Crown | Girl | |||
Kapo | He who is self taught | Boy | |||
Kaukau | A Tongan term, meaning surfer. | Boy | |||
Kelekolio | Kelekolio is a form of Gregory. It means watchful, alert. | Boy | |||
Kelemete | Kelemete is a variation of Clement. It means gentle. | Boy | |||
Kiupita | Cupid or love angel | Girl | |||
Koloa | Wealth, a wealthy man. | Boy | |||
Komaki | Bay | Boy | |||
Konelio | Konelio is a form of Cornelius. It means horn. | Boy | |||
Laaka | Carefree, or the lark bird. | Girl | |||
Laione | Lion | Boy | |||
Lakepi | A rugby player | Boy | |||
Lamani | Tongan word for lemon. | Boy | |||
Langi | Tongan word for heaven. | Girl | |||
Lautoka | Plains | Girl | |||
Laveni | Tongan word for the lavender shrub. | Girl | |||
Lavenita | The lavender scent. | Girl | |||
Lekeleka | Of the moon | Girl | |||
Levenez | Like a Raven | Boy | |||
Liliko | Bird | Girl | |||
Loa | Storm clouds | Girl | |||
Longo | Quiet | Girl | |||
Lopini | Tongan word for the robin bird | Girl | |||
Lose | Tongan word for rose. | Girl | |||
Lotu | One who is admired. | Girl | |||
Lovai | She who is loved or heavy rains | Girl | |||
Maau | Poet | Boy | |||
Mafu | Heart | Boy | |||
Malohi | Strength, a strong man. | Boy | |||
Mamani | The earth | Boy | |||
Meliame | Sea of bitterness, rebelliousness, wished-for child, to swell | Girl | |||
Melino | Peace | Girl | |||
Musika | Tongan word for music. | Girl | |||
Oketa | Tongan word for orchid. | Girl | |||
Onike | The onyx gem | Girl | |||
Opeli | Opal gem | Girl | |||
Paame | The palm tree | Girl | |||
Panisi | The pansy flower | Girl | |||
Papahi | She who is mischievously smart. | Girl | |||
Pasilio | Pasilio is a form of Basil and means royal or kingly. | Boy | |||
Pelenato | Pelenato is the variant of Bernard. It means one who is brave, hardy and strong. | Boy | |||
Penetiketo | Penetiketo is the Tongan form of Benedict. It means blessed. | Boy | |||
Ponavenitula | Ponavenitula is Tongan form of Bonaventure. It means lucky. | Boy | |||
Ptolomeo | Ptolomeo is Tongan form of Bartholomew. It means son of Talmai. | Boy | |||
Safaia | The sapphire stone or the color blue | Girl | |||
Salato | Tree | Girl | |||
Salesi | Salesi is the Tongan form of Charles. It means man. | Boy | |||
Samena | Secret | Girl | |||
Seini | Yahweh is gracious, Yahweh is merciful | Girl | |||
Sela | Short form of selena | Girl | |||
Seletute | Seletute is a form of Gertrude. It means strong spear. | Boy | |||
Semisi | Semisi is a form of James. It means supplanter. | Boy | |||
Siale | A flowering bush. | Girl | |||
Siaosi | Siaosi is a form of George. It means farmer. | Boy | |||
Siete | Tongan word of jet stone, or the color black. | Girl | |||
Sikota | The kingfisher bird. | Girl | |||
Sikueli | Tongan word for squirrel. | Girl | |||
Silafi | Tongan word for giraffe. | Girl | |||