Mokunui

What does Mokunui mean in Hawaiian?

Mokunui is a Hawaiian unisex name that means great island. The name comes from moku (island) + nui (greatness). It is pronounced moh-koo-NOO-ee, with 4 syllables. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.

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

Mokunui belongs with other Hawaiian names about earth, ocean and strength.

How to pronounce Mokunui

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 Mokunui a boy or girl name?

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