The beauty and spirit of Hawaii can be captured in the unique boat names found throughout the islands. From traditional Hawaiian words to modern takes on classic Hawaiian phrases, there’s no shortage of exceptional boat-naming ideas.
To help you discover the perfect name, we’ve compiled this list of Hawaiian boat names. Take a look and make one of these your own!
71 Perfect Hawaiian Boat Names To Capture the Spirit of the Hawaiian Islands
Here’s our list of 71 ideal Hawaiian-themed boat names:
- Hao’ola (Joyful)
- Lele Kawa (Waters of Joy)
- Kaiona (Victorious Sea)
- Manu Ihu (Bird of the Waves)
- Nalani Kuʻuipo (My Heart’s Sweetness)
- Kīholo (The Spirited Sea)
- Waiola (Refreshing Waters)
- Honokowai (Very Blue Water)
- ʻĀina Koa (Brave Land)
- Laiki O Kuulani (Brightness of Heavens)
- Kālepa (The Swift One)
- ʻEa Ka Lae (Land of the Rising Sun)
- Nā Pali (The Cliffs)
- Kamahaʻo (Wondrous)
- Makaʻala (Be Alert)
- Mānoa (Deep Valley)
- Nalu o ka Maka (The Wave of the Eye)
- Puaʻala (Heavenly Flower)
- ʻĀina Moana (Sea Land)
- Uluwehi (Beautiful Garden)
- Kuʻuipo (My Sweetheart)
- Lehua I Ka Moana (Coral Flower of the Sea)
- Kaimana Hila (Divine Glitter)
- Pōmaikaʻi (Blessing)
- Kilohana (Gifted)
- Mōlī (Gentle Breeze)
- Nā Kiʻi (The Images)
- Ka Moa ʻĀina (Caring Land)
- Ahuwale Ka Manu O Ua (The Bird Departs of the Rain)
- Wahine Ka ʻOno (The Beautiful Woman)
- Kaimakea (Glorious One)
- Wai Nani (Beautiful Waters)
- Na Mamo O Ke Kai (The Treasures of the Sea)
- Ke Aliʻi Kalanikauleleiaiwi (The Chief of the Heavenly Stars)
- Holo Kaʻa (Voyaging Canoe)
- Lehua Pōnohu (Mysterious Flower)
- ʻAlea Kamaile (Far Away Joyful Place)
- Keiki Hina (Child of Hina)
- Pua Hālau Koa (Flower of the Koa Woods)
- Makaʻōnānā (Glimmering Eyes)
- Hoʻomanaʻo (Remembrance)
- Nā Hōkū (The Stars)
- Ka ʻAuiki (My Journey)
- Maka Wai Ola (Source of Life)
- Kikoa (Brave One)
- Koa Pauko (Strong Waves Breaking Apart)
- Ke Kumulipo (The Creation Chant)
- ʻIke Kūkākūkā (Explore Deeply)
- Ua Nui Ka Mamala (The Great Wave)
- Hoʻolehua Kuhihewa (Fragrant Blossom of Excellence)
- Moku O Laka (Island of Laka)
- Hōkū Nui (Great Star)
- Aʻohe Kupu Manaʻo (No Words to Express)
- Pilialoha (Loving Affection)
- Hele Kāua (Let’s Go Together)
- Mana Ka Honua (Power of the Earth)
- Nā Moku Lei O Hawaiʻi (The Necklaces of Hawaii)
- Kalaeloa (Joyful Heavens)
- Onipaʻa Kaulana (Famous and Steadfast)
- Hōkū Lei (Crown of Flowers)
- Lele Aʻo Mālie (Soaring on Tranquil Winds)
- Lani Wai (Heavenly Waters)
- Kukeona Ka Nalu (Ride the Wave)
- Niuhi Kana (Shark of the Sea)
- Mano Ka Moana (Shark of the Ocean)
- Maka Ulaʻula (Red-Eyed Gazer)
- Waiheʻe Mauka (Mountain Waters)
- Hele Nā Pua (Go Forth, Little Flowers)
- Kupaʻāina (The Homeland)
- Aloha Kuʻu Akua (My Loving God)
- Hooilo Hōkū (Glorious Starlight)
So there you have it. With these 71 amazing Hawaiian boat names, that you can consider for your new vessel. Remember to have fun and share the aloha spirit.
Mahalo nui loa! (Thank you very much!)
Happy Boat Naming!
& Happy Sailing!