At a Glance: Name: Maui – Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MOW-ee
Maui is a Hawaiian/Polynesian boy's name. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Maui
Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian.
A common claim: Maui means 'demigod of the wind and sea' Actually: This describes the mythological figure's role, popularized by Disney's Moana, rather than what the name itself literally means; no root meaning is documented for 'Maui.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Maui
Phonetic: MOW-ee IPA: /ˈmaʊi/
Popularity of Maui
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1997–2024.
Lists That Include Maui
- 200+ Island Baby Names for Families Who Love the Sea
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Similar Names
Elan · Oren · Kainalu · Nara · Leilani · Moana
