Kawena

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"the glow" or "the shining"
Pronunciation
Ka-WEH-na
ka-VEH-na
Popularity
Kawena is a rare name that is not commonly used in the United States or other parts of the world. It is ranked #8791 in the popularity charts for girls in the United States as of 2021. However, it is a known and beloved name in Hawaii.

cartoon of the name Kawena
Cartoon of Kawena

Kawena Name meanings & History

"the glow" or "the shining". Means "the glow" or "the glowing one," from definite article ka and wena meaning "glow.". Kawena is a name that is primarily used in Hawaii and among Hawaiian communities. It is often given to girls who are born at dawn or sunset, or who have a special connection to these times of day. It is also a popular name for girls who have a bright and radiant personality or who exude positivity and happiness.

Zodiac Sign of Kawena: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kawena:

K: Karma,Karate,Kind,Kundalini

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

W: Wild,Wonderment,Wonderful,Willful,Wishful

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

N: Neat,Nervous,Nutrition,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nice,Neurosis

Kawena is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Modern name
  • a Strong name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Kawena Chun is a well-known Hawaiian educator and cultural practitioner who has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Hawaiian language, culture, and traditions.

2.) Kawena (Female)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: (Hawaiian) glow.

Other Forms: Kawana, Kawona


3.) KAWENA (Female)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: Compounding of the elements ka (one, the one) and wena (glow, the glow of sunrise or sunset, the glow of a fire). (KAH-WEH-NAH)