What does Kaniu mean in Hawaiian?
Kaniu is a Hawaiian unisex name that means the coconut. The name comes from ka (the) + niu (coconut). It is pronounced kah-NEW, with 2 syllables. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.
A modern combination of common Hawaiian name elements rather than a traditional name.
Kaniu belongs with other Hawaiian names about tree.
How to pronounce Kaniu
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 Kaniu a boy or girl name?
Kaniu is a unisex Hawaiian name. In Hawaiian tradition most names were given without regard to gender, and Kaniu is still used for both boys and girls.