What is the origin of the name Kawena?

Kawena is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Kawena?

Kawena is currently ranked #16398 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kawena?

Kawena is pronounced kah-VEH-nah.

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GirlHawaiian

Kawena

kah-VEH-nah

Popularity

#16398

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

191

Peak Year

#14 in 2005

First Recorded

1988

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hawaiian name meaning 'the beloved one'.

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Kawa Wena Kawe

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Kawa Wena Kawe

Similar Names

Leilani Kai Malia Alani Naia

Personality Traits

LovingKindCaringCompassionate

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