At a Glance
- Meaning
- A sea turtle
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Pronunciation
- HOH-noo
Honu is a Hawaiian name meaning “a sea turtle”. It appears in our list of 175+ Polynesian Baby Names Inspired by the Ocean and the Stars.
Meaning & Origin of Honu
Meaning: A sea turtle.
Origin: Hawaiian.
How to Pronounce Honu
HOH-nooIPA /ˈhoʊnuː/
Popularity of Honu
Honu doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Honu
Similar Names
Keola · Lokelani · ʻAnuenue · Kahiau · Kaipo · Anela
