Emily Walker
Anyone who has a fish tank knows that naming their fish is one of the most important decisions they will make.
After all, what’s a pet without a name?
You want to make sure you pick something that fits your little aquatic friend and reflects their personality.
But how do you know which names are cool and which names are lame? Well, we’re here to help.
Here is our list of Hawaiian fish names with meanings!
Male Hawaiian Fish Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Nikolao | A variation of Nicholas |
| Makaʻala | Vigilant |
| Haoa | Hot as the sun |
| Lokela | Famous warrior |
| Kaʻeo | Strong, zealous |
| Mililani | To praise |
| Mana | Divine power |
| Kai | Sea |
| Keona |
God’s gracious gift
|
| Kalākaua |
The day of battle
|
| Iokepa |
A variation of St Joseph
|
| Kainalu | Surf |
| Kealakekua |
Pathway of the gods
|
| Alakaʻi | Guide, leader |
| Kimokea | Honoring God |
| Kekoa | The coral |
| Pukalani | Heavenly gate |
| Ano | Awe, reverence |
| Akau | God |
| Koa ikaika | Strong warrior |
| Kaleo |
Saying, expression
|
| Ionakana |
God gives or a variation of Jonathon
|
| Kane | Man |
| Alekanekeio | Defending man |
| Kainoa | Place |
| Kalani | Of the heavens |
| Kanakamana | Powerful man |
| Alapai | Coastal area |
| Apekalmoa |
My father is peace
|
| Kamehameha | The lonely one |
| Lono |
God of the harvest
|
| Ikaika | Strong |
| He pohaku | Stone |
| Aukai | Seafarer |
Female Hawaiian Fish Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Wai nani | Beautiful water |
| Pōhaku | Rock |
| Alaula | Light of dawn |
| Iolani | Bird of heaven |
| Heiau | Temple |
| Haleakala |
House of the rising sun
|
| Kalama | Flaming torch |
| Iolana |
To soar like an eagle
|
| Kalena | Radiate |
| Kumulāʻau | Tree |
| Pele |
Volcano Goddess
|
| Mahina | Moon |
| Noelani |
Heavenly mist, a beautiful girl from heaven
|
| Leilani | Heavenly child |
| Laka |
Goddess of the hula
|
| Aolani | Heavenly cloud |
| Manaʻo | Thoughts |
| Pule |
Another word for prayer
|
| Kailua | Two seas |
| Nalani | The heavens |
| Naʻau | Heart and mind |
| Lani-kai | Heavenly beach |
| Palila | Bird |
| Kaia | Fast asleep |
| Kaili | Departing spirit |
| Anela | Angel |
| Edena | Eden |
| Anuenue | Rainbow |
| Apikaila |
A variation of Abigail
|
| Moana | Ocean |
| Alana | Awakening |
| Kailani | Beach or sky |
| Lani | Heaven or sky |
| Kalea | Prayers |
Unisex And Gender Neutral Hawaiian Fish Names
| Names | Meanings |
| Keahi | Flames, fire |
| Moke | Born of |
| Kanoa | The free one |
| Aʻala | Fragrant |
| Nalu | Wave |
| Keala | The path |
| Ky | Ocean |
| Keani | Cool breeze |
| Aʻiaʻi |
Bright like the moon
|
| Kaniela | God is my judge |
| Ailana | Island |
| Io lani | Royal hawk |
| Kahiau |
Selfless generosity
|
| Kaholo | Nimble |
| Kahoni | The kiss |
| Keiki | Child |
| Kealii, Kelii | Chief |
| Akau | North, right |
| Makaio | Gift of God |
| Makani | The wind |
| Kamea |
The one and only
|
| Kahua |
Base, foundation
|
| Ahe |
Softly blowing breeze
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| Kawena |
Rosy reflection in the sky
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| Lilo | Generous one |
| Alohilani | Bright sky |
| Aulani |
Messenger of a Chief
|
| Aheahe |
Variation of the name Ahe.
|
| Oke | Deer lover |
| Kamiyah | Precious one |
| Olina | Joyful |
| Loe | King |
| Ipo |
Sweetheart, lover
|
| Akahi | For the first time |
| Mikala |
One who is like God
|
| Ahuahu | Healthy |
| Aiden | Little fire |
| Konane | Bright |
| Ainakea | White land |
| Iwalani |
Heavenly seagull
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We hope this article will help teach you about some of these unique names. If you are looking for more ideas, check out our complete pet fish names!
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