Female names from Tahiti are distinguished by their sweetness and charm. They often carry rich meaning, remain uncommon, and are sometimes very short. Here is a selection of particularly elegant Polynesian first names for little girls.
Although Tahiti is a French island, many people outside of French Polynesia still have little knowledge of its culture. However, it is full of riches, and this is also seen in the first names. The general public often only has in mind those worn by a few well-known personalities, such as Hinaupoko Devèze, Miss France 2026or even Vaimalama Chaves, her predecessor elected in 2019. Whether they are typically Tahitian or French first names adapted to local uses, Polynesian first names for little girls turn out beautiful. They carry delicate meanings, often very poetic. Their rarity in mainland France also appeals to parents looking for a original first namewhile allowing, for some, to celebrate their Tahitian roots.
The most beautiful meanings of Tahitian female first names
THE Tahitian names for girls have beautiful meanings. Moana, Heiura, Mahana, Tehani… Discover their meaning.
| Eeva | Eeva means “the star that rises at night” |
| Heiura | It means “crown of feathers” or “crown of fire” |
| Hina | It can mean “little girl” or “little flower”. Hina also means “moon” in Hawaiian. |
| Hinaupoko | It means “the great goddess” |
| Maeva | This name means “welcome” |
| Mahana | Mahana is a first name meaning “sun” |
| Moana | This first name means “ocean” in Tahitian and “child” in Maori. |
| Poeiva | It means “shining pearl” |
| Poerava | This name means “black pearl” |
| Raihere | Its meaning is “loved by heaven” |
| Tahia | “Darling and pampered princess” is its meaning |
| Tehani | This name means “darling girl” |
| Titaina | It means “little flower” |
| Moana | Its meaning is “rock water” |
| Vaimalama | Worn by a Miss France, this first name means “source of light” |
| Vaitiare | This name means “flower water” |
What are the rare Tahitian first names for girls?
In mainland France, Tahitian female first names remain rare. Even the Tahitian versions of French first names, created by missionaries who arrived on the island who adapted biblical or Saint first names to the Tahitian pronunciation and alphabet, are little attributed, but very pretty like: Agnete (Agnès), Ameria and Amiria (Amélia or Amélie), Atera (Adèle), Atonia (Antoinette), Iveta (Yvette), Matarena (Madeleine), Matira (Mathilde), Mere (Marie), Rahera (Rachel), Ruita (Louise), Tepora (Déborah), or even Titaua (Désirée).
Female first names purely of Tahitian origin are also rare in France, likeEnoha, Hawaiki, Heilani, Heipua, Hinate, Hinarau, Hinareva, Iva, or even Manavaï. We also really like Tahitian first names for girls such as Moeari’i, Nahini, Poehere, Pomare, Rahere, Taoahere, Tevairai and Unaanui.
List of Tahitian first names for baby girls by letter
Some sounds are more pleasant for us to hear than others. It is therefore normal to look for a first name starting with the letter that produces it! In M, in U, and in T, here are our ideas for Tahitian female first names.
In M
One of the most famous Tahitian women is undoubtedly Mareva Galanter, who was elected Miss France 1999. That of her daughter, Manavameans “welcome” in Tahitian. Maima, Mahana, Mateata, Mateia, Moaeata and Maimiti are other pretty Tahitian names for girls starting with M.
U-shaped
As for U-shaped Tahitian female first names, we like Uira, a mixed first name which means “lightning”, but also Unaanui, Unutea, Urima and U’upa.
T-shaped
Tehei, Teura, Tereva, Terena, Toahere... Female first names starting with T are numerous in Tahitian culture! We really like Tiare, which means “flower”, Tetarina, a Tahitian variant of Cesarine, Tihotia which is a version of Giorgia, and Tevai which means “water”. Tepua and Toareia are two other Tahitian female first names in T.
What are the short first names for girls of Tahitian origin?
Short names appeal to parents, who can find what they are looking for in Tahitian names for their little girl. We love Hura, Heiata, Rava, Puaiti, Vaima, Nahei, Reva and Vatea. As for short Tahitian first names for girls with pretty meanings, we can offer you Poe (“pearl”), Hauata (“cloud of peace, peaceful cloud”), Moe (“dream”) and Miti (“the sea”). Maea, Maire, Taina and Reva are other beautiful short Tahitian names for girls.
