Hawaiian names beginning with K are among the most popular and melodious. In Hawaiian, 'K' is a soft, unaspirated stop (like 'k' in "skill"). Here are 20+ beautiful options with meanings.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimana | kai-MAH-nah | Diamond; power of the ocean | Unisex |
| Kaipo | KAI-poh | Sweetheart, darling | Male |
| Kainalu | kai-NAH-loo | Ocean wave, billowing surf | Male |
| Kalani | kah-LAH-nee | The heavens, sky, royalty | Unisex |
| Kaleo | kah-LEH-oh | The voice, the sound | Male |
| Kamaka | kah-MAH-kah | Eye, beloved child | Male |
| Kamea | kah-MEH-ah | The one and only | Unisex |
| Kamuela | kah-MOO-eh-lah | Samuel (biblical); heard by God | Male |
| Kana | KAH-nah | Power, judgment (also Japanese name) | Unisex |
| Kanoa | kah-NOH-ah | The free one | Male |
| Kapena | kah-PEH-nah | Captain | Male |
| Kauʻi | kah-OO-ee | Beauty, youth (also Kauaʻi island) | Female |
| Kawika | kah-WEE-kah | David (biblical); beloved | Male |
| Keala | keh-AH-lah | The pathway, the road | Unisex |
| Kealoha | keh-ah-LOH-hah | The love | Unisex |
| Keanu | keh-AH-noo | Cool mountain breeze | Male |
| Keiki | KAY-kee | Child | Unisex |
| Kekoa | keh-KOH-ah | The warrior, brave one | Male |
| Kelii | keh-LEE-ee | The chief, royalty | Male |
| Koa | KOH-ah | Warrior, brave; also native koa tree | Male |
| Kona | KOH-nah | Lady; also leeward district | Female |
| Kuʻulei | koo-OO-lay | My lei, garland of flowers | Female |
Whether for a child, character, or pet, these K-names carry the spirit of aloha and the poetry of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.