Female and male names most popular from last year : Polynesian mythology.

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Maui

Distinctive Hawaiian name derived from the legendary demigod known for his trickery and cunning deeds, including slowing down the sun to give humans more daylight hours.

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Maui

Captivating Hawaiian male given name derived from the legendary trickster demigod known for his cunning and intelligence. Its meaning, "fast" or "to search for," reflects Maui's swift tasks completion or relentless pursuit of knowledge, respectively.

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Hiiaka

Unique Hawaiian name derived from ancient mythology, meaning 'the swift one'.

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Isileli

Unique Polynesian name from French Polynesia, derived from "Ia" meaning "thus" or "therefore", and "Te Li'i" meaning "peak". It reflects the sacred peaks where gods resided in ancient Polynesian mythology.

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Maori

Captivating Hawaiian name often associated with authenticity due to its connection to the word "maoli," meaning "true." It also has ties to Polynesian mythology through the goddess Mahuika.

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Mikali

Unique Hawaiian name meaning 'to aim for the heavens' or 'reaching for the sky'. It symbolizes ambition and aspiration, drawing inspiration from Polynesian mythology where Makali'i was a renowned archer who shot an arrow into the sky piercing the moon's eye.

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Tahesia

Unique Polynesian female given name derived from Tahitian, meaning 'pure' or 'sacred', reflecting ancient Polynesian values of purity and innocence.

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Tanah

Captivating Polynesian name derived from "tā'ata," meaning "man" or "human." It signifies strength, courage, and resilience, and is often given as a symbol of hope for future prosperity.

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Tavara

Rare Polynesian name from the Cook Islands, meaning 'coconut crab', symbolizing power and resilience.

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Tiki

Unique Hawaiian name derived from 'tiki', an ancient Polynesian word for a carved wooden human figure, symbolizing the first man created by gods.

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Toia

Captivating Polynesian name meaning "pure" or "sweet," associated with Hawaiian fertility goddess, and once reserved for royal daughters due to its high regard in ancient Polynesian societies.

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Vai

The male name Vai is of Polynesian origin, translating to "tide" and signifying strength like the legendary Samoan chief Vaigafa.