Tuvalu Baby Names
Tuvaluan names blend traditional Polynesian names with biblical Christian names introduced by the London Missionary Society in the 19th century.
Tuvalu baby naming trends in Oceania combine local tradition and global favorites.
Current high-interest names include boys like Enele, Saufatu, Iakopo and girls like Penelope, Sina, Malia. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Tuvalu
- #1EneleHebrewdedicated; consecratedeh-NEH-leh
- #2SaufatuTuvaluansafe harbour; place of refugesow-FAH-too
- #3IakopoHebrewsupplanteree-ah-KOH-poh
- #4TelekeTuvaluanswiftly moving; agileteh-LEH-keh
- #5FetiTuvaluankindred; belonging to the familyFEH-tee
- #6PeataGreekstone; rockpeh-AH-tah
- #7SimonaHebrewhe has heardsee-MOH-nah
- #8AlesanaGreekdefender of menah-leh-SAH-nah
- #9TauiaTuvaluansea gifttow-EE-ah
- #10LotoalaTuvaluanheart of the sealoh-toh-AH-lah
Most Popular Girl Names in Tuvalu
- #1PenelopeGreekA Greek name meaning 'weaver.' In the Odyssey, Penelope was the loyal wife of Odysseus, symbolizing patience, faithful love, and cleverness.peh-NEL-oh-pee
- Sina#2Polynesianradiance; moonlightSEE-nah
- #3MaliaHebrewbeloved; wished-for childmah-LEE-ah
- #4FetauiTuvaluangleaming; bright starfeh-tah-OO-ee
- #5TauolaTuvaluancalm sea; peaceful waterstow-OH-lah
- #6EsetaPersianstar; hiddeneh-SEH-tah
- Lina#7TuvaluanIn Arabic, it means 'tender' or 'palm tree.' In Greek, it is a diminutive of 'Adelina' or 'Carolina.' It is a sweet, international name.LEE-nah
- #8NatuTuvaluansmall ocean creature; beloved little oneNAH-too
- #9TelotuTuvaluanblessed skyteh-LOH-too
- Ana#10HebrewA Spanish/Portuguese variant of 'Hannah,' meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It is one of the most beloved and universal names across the world.AH-nah