You can enjoy the beauty of Hawaii throughout the year by choosing some Hawaiian names for your pet. If you are a die-hard lover of this beautiful tropical island, then the following Hawaiian names will help add tropical essence to your pet and life.
You must have heard of “Lilo and Stitch”, the little rambunctious duo created by Walt Disney Pictures. Lilo was a little girl from Hawaii who unwittingly adopted Stitch, who was actually an illegal genetic experiment of an evil scientist Dr. Jumba Jookiba in a far away world. Lilo and Stitch develop an unbreakable bond and meet many adventures along the way. They have won over our hearts with their mischief and sent the message of ‘Ohana’, the Hawaiian belief that family extends far beyond immediate relatives. This heartwarming movie has been shot in the beautiful Hawaiian backdrop.
Most of us have pets with whom we have developed a bond just like the bond between Lilo and Stitch. We can feel the warmth and beauty of Hawaii through Hawaiian pet names and recreate a similar bond between our pet and ourselves, similar to that shared by Lilo and Stitch. This article will help you choose names that will be different and unique from other popular pet names. The following table will cover these names and their meanings and will help you choose the perfect one for your faithful friend.
| List of Names | Meaning |
| Aloha | A word used as a greeting for both ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ |
| Dano | Name of a character in the Hawaii 5-0 series |
| Duke | Named after the Duke Kahanamoko, one of the first Hawaiian royalty |
| Fleur | Rhymes with flower |
| Honolulu | Name of a city in Hawaii |
| Hula | Hawaiian Dance |
| Aka | Shadow |
| Akamai | Smart |
| Akamu | Red earth |
| Akela | Wisdom |
| Alamea | Precious |
| Alani | Orange tree or fruit |
| Alana | Awakening, offering |
| Alaula | Light of daybreak |
| Alemana | Warrior |
| Aliikai | Queen of the sea |
| Analu | Manly |
| Asera | Lucky |
| Bane | Long awaited child |
| Edega | Wealthy |
| Eleu | Alert and lively |
| Eneki | Avid, eager |
| Etana | Strong |
| Hae | Fond remembrance |
| Hanai | Adopt, lucky |
| Hiwa | Choice or jet black |
| Hiwakea | Black and White |
| Hoku | Star |
| Iniki | Hawaiian Hurricane |
| Inoki | Devoted |
| Ipo | Sweetheart, lover, darling |
| Iolana | Soaring Hawk |
| Kalea | Bright |
| Kalina | Variant of Karen |
| Kona | Lady |
| Koa | Brave, fearless |
| Keanu | Cool, mountain breeze |
| LeiLani | Heavenly flower |
| Lilo | Generous One |
| Loni | Sky |
| Malia | Calm |
| Malo | Winner |
| Mano | Passionate lover, shark |
| Miki | Quick, nimble |
| Nani | Beautiful |
| Nalu | Ocean waves |
| Nana | Name of star and a spring month |
| Nui | Important, great |
| Okalani | Heaven |
| Ole | Fang |
| Palilia | Bird |
| Pekelo | Stone |
| Polo | Fat, thick plump |
| Pilikea | Trouble |
| Ulani | Heavenly Inspiration |
| Waha Nui | Big mouth |
| Wailana | Calm waters |
| Weuweu | Fluffy |
These are just a few beautiful pet names and meanings that will help you choose one that suits your pet. You will find many more interesting Hawaiian pet names over the Internet and in many Hawaiian books. These names will always resonate with the feelings of happiness and beauty, tranquility and serenity. They will also signify the bond between the inseparable companions, Lilo and Stitch, and remind you to take good pet care. Just as Lilo and Stitch believed in ‘Ohana’, you too follow this ideology and make your pet your faithful and most trusted friend ever.
