What does Makaniua mean in Hawaiian?
Makaniua is a Hawaiian girl name that means rainy wind. The name comes from makani (wind) + ua (rain). It is pronounced mah-kah-nee-OO-ah, with 4 syllables. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.
A modern combination of common Hawaiian name elements rather than a traditional name.
Makaniua belongs with other Hawaiian names about wind, rain and water.
How to pronounce Makaniua
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 Makaniua a boy or girl name?
Makaniua is used mainly as a girl's name. Like most Hawaiian names it has no grammatical gender, so it can be given to any child, but modern usage leans feminine.