Shortly after the release of the film Moana, this name saw its popularity skyrocket. Other first names of Tahitian origin, carrying lovely meanings, are experiencing the same popularity and could attract the attention of many parents, like Hinaupoko, that of Miss France 2026 for example.
When the film was released Moana, the first name has experienced a spectacular surge, going from 4 births in 2015, then 23 in 2016 and 113 in 2017. The success of the Disney feature film has clearly influenced many parents, and the arrival of Moana 2 (or Moana in its English version) could revive this craze. THE Miss France, like Hinaupoko Devèze (Miss France 2026), Mareva Galanter and Vaimalama Chaveswith their pretty first name, also have something to influence young parents. Indeed, the first names from Tahiti are harmonious, sweet to listen to and often loaded with a strong and poetic meaning, with beautiful meanings. Here is the most beautiful Tahitian first names for girls and boys:
List of female Tahitian first names
Whether to pay homage to your origins, to give your child a name from elsewhere or to honor a culture dear to your heart, you may want to give your little girl a Tahitian name. If so, we can offer you the classic Maevawhich means “welcome”, but also Eeva (“the star that rises at night”), Mahana (“sun”), Moe (“dream”), Tahia (“darling and pampered princess”, Uira (“lightning”), Poe (“pearl”), Moana (“ocean”) and even “Miti (“sea”). The first name Hinaupokoworn by Miss France 2026, means “the great goddess“. If you want to bring a touch of originality to a French first name, you can opt for its Tahitian version: Agnete (Agnès), Matira (Madeleine), Ruita (Louise), Tepora (Déborah)… The choice is vast! There are also many short Polynesian first names, such as Hina, Vaima, Nahei, Mayor, Iva, Jahai... You are spoiled for choice.
Tahitian male first names
Ahuura, Aitonui, Raimana, Tino, Varua, Fara, Rotui, Manahau... There is no shortage of Tahitian first names for boys. We like Moanaiti (“small ocean”), Ura (“red”), Raimanu or Raimano (“bird of the sky”), Tamaterai (“child of the sky”), Manea (“bel” or “beautiful”), or even Fenua (“the earth, the territory, the country”). Parents looking for a rare male first name from Tahiti will be able to find happiness in Polynesian first names, because these are little known, and therefore rarely assigned, in France. This is not the case for example‘Anahoa, Tahirai, Viniura, Ruataata, Metani, Heifara or even Mana’arii. As for girls, there are Tahitian versions of French first names, such as Atamu (Adam), Atonio (Antoine), Ioana (Jean), Mareto (Marc), and Tavi (David).
What are the most beautiful meanings of Tahitian first names?
Tahitian first names have strong meanings. For boys, for example, the name Ariihau means “king of peace.” It is far from being the only male first name from Tahiti to have a beautiful meaning, since we can also cite Fara, which designates the plant that is the pandanus, Heimana (“powerful crown moving the sky”), Heimoana (“crown of the ocean”), Maevatau (“welcome wishes”), Mana’arii (“royal power”), Raihau (“sky of peace”), Teïki (“the child king”), or even Vaitea (“water clear”).
Tahitian female first names also have important meanings, such as Ahutiare (“dress of flowers”), Heiura (“wreath of feathers”), Heitiare (“wreath of flowers”), Manuia (“health”), Mareva (“shooting star”), Poehere (“pearl of love”), Raihere (“beloved from the sky”), Ravanui (“tall brunette”), Tehani (“the darling girl”), Vaianu (“fresh water”), Vaimiti (“little mermaid” or “spouting water”), etc.
Mixed Tahitian first names also have beautiful meanings, such as Anuanua meaning “rainbow”, Heiarii (“royal crown”), Heiata (“crown of clouds”) and Manutea, meaning “white bird”.
Rare and modern Tahitian first names
Tahitian first names are often rare, because they are little known in France. We can therefore offer you Anahoa, Aroarii, Eteroa, Fenua, Haunui and Rotui for boys. For girls, first names Heepuenui, Hinatea, Iva, Manavaï, Mahana, Nahei and Poerani are very pretty. If you prefer mixed first names, which are also modern because they are currently trendy, you can opt for Naehu, Revanui, Tepea, Timeri, or even Vanui. Tahitian first names are old, and the most recent are Tahitian versions of English or French first names. You can therefore opt for the latter if you are looking for a modern Tahitian first name, with Noa for boys, a very trendy first name at the moment and which is the translation of Noé, or Atera, Tahitian version of Adèle, an old female first name that has become trendy again.
Let us also remember that the pronunciation is different: in the Tahitian language, certain letters do not produce the same sounds as in French. So, you have to suck the H, roll the R, pronounce the U “ou” and the E “é”. Also pay attention to the sets of letters “ai”, which is pronounced “ouch”, “ei”, which is pronounced “éi” as in soleil, and “au”, which is pronounced “aou”.
