Kainui

What does Kainui mean in Hawaiian?

Kainui is a Hawaiian unisex name that means great sea. The name comes from kai (sea) + nui (greatness). It is pronounced kye-NOO-ee, with 3 syllables. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.

A modern combination of common Hawaiian name elements rather than a traditional name.

Kainui belongs with other Hawaiian names about ocean, water and strength.

How to pronounce Kainui

Say every vowel. A as in “father”, e as in “bet”, i as “ee”, o as in “go”, u as “oo”. See the full Hawaiian pronunciation guide.

Is Kainui a boy or girl name?

Kainui is a unisex Hawaiian name. In Hawaiian tradition most names were given without regard to gender, and Kainui is still used for both boys and girls.