Makanawai

What does Makanawai mean in Hawaiian?

Makanawai is a Hawaiian unisex name that means water gift. The name comes from makana (gift) + wai (water). It is pronounced mah-kah-nah-WYE, with 4 syllables. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.

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

Makanawai belongs with other Hawaiian names about gift and water.

How to pronounce Makanawai

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 Makanawai a boy or girl name?

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