What does Makaninui mean in Hawaiian?
Makaninui is a Hawaiian unisex name that means great wind. The name comes from makani (wind) + nui (greatness). It is pronounced mah-kah-nee-NOO-ee, with 5 syllables. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.
A modern combination of common Hawaiian name elements rather than a traditional name.
Makaninui belongs with other Hawaiian names about wind and strength.
How to pronounce Makaninui
Say every vowel. A as in โfatherโ, e as in โbetโ, i as โeeโ, o as in โgoโ, u as โooโ. See the full Hawaiian pronunciation guide.
Is Makaninui a boy or girl name?
Makaninui is a unisex Hawaiian name. In Hawaiian tradition most names were given without regard to gender, and Makaninui is still used for both boys and girls.