Hokule'a

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Hokule'a means "Star of Gladness" in Hawaiian. It is also the title of the famous Polynesian voyaging canoe that completed a worldwide journey in 2017.
Popularity
Hokule'a is a rare name that is not currently in the top 1000 baby names in the United States or any other country. It is a unique and uncommon choice for parents looking for a distinctive name with cultural significance.

cartoon of the name Hokule'a
Cartoon of Hokule'a

Hokule'a Name meanings & History

The name Hokule'a means "Star of Gladness" in Hawaiian. It is also the title of the famous Polynesian voyaging canoe that completed a worldwide journey in 2017. Hōkūleʻa is Hawaiian for “Star of Gladness” or “Clear Star”. The western name of this star is Arcturus. Hōkūleʻa is the brightest in the northern hemisphere and it is Hawaii’s zenith star. It is also the name of a double hulled voyaging canoe (or wa’a kaulua). Hokule'a is a traditional Hawaiian name that is typically used for girls.

Zodiac Sign of Hokule'a: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hokule'a:

H: Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hope,Haggle,Hobnobbing

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete

K: Karma,Kind,Kundalini,Karate

U: Undermining,Unity,Utopia,Understanding,Universality

L: Liaison,Lovely,Languid,Legal,Lazy,Luscious,Lover

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Expressive

A: Angry,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action,Argumentative

Hokule'a is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Simple name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

The most famous bearer of the name Hokule'a is the voyaging canoe that has traveled over 40,000 miles around the world. The canoe has brought awareness to the importance of marine conservation and the preservation of indigenous cultures around the world.

Related Names to Hokule'a

Similar names to Hokule'a include Kainalu, Kaimana, Kaimi, Kailani, and Kaikoa.