# Hawaiian Names for Pets

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Category: Animals & Pets
Published: 2009-11-21T04:36:00
Updated: 2026-08-19T07:43:49
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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](https://buzzle.com/animals-pets/exotic-names-for-pets). 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.