Tongan Origin Names
Browse Tongan origin names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageSiosaia
Siosaia is a Tongan name that serves as the vernacular rendering of the biblical name Joshua, preserving the core semantic elements of salvation and divine deliverance.
Semisi
Semisi is a Tongan name derived from the English name 'James,' which itself traces back to the Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of Iacobus from the Greek Iakobos.
Akanesi
Akanesi is a feminine given name of Polynesian origin, specifically Tongan, where it functions as a variant or adaptation of names incorporating the element 'Akanesi,' linked to b...
Akosita
Akosita is a feminine given name primarily associated with Polynesian linguistic traditions, where it derives from elements meaning 'to love' or 'beloved,' reflecting affectionate...
Eseta
Eseta is a feminine given name with roots in Pacific Islander linguistic traditions, particularly Tongan, where it derives from the word 'eseta,' signifying 'princess' or 'noblewo...
Losaline
Losaline appears to be a modern compound name blending elements from Pacific Islander linguistic traditions, particularly Tongan and Samoan naming practices.
Luseane
Luseane appears to derive from Polynesian linguistic roots, particularly Tongan, where it combines elements suggesting floral or natural beauty.
Melenaite
Melenaite appears to derive from Polynesian linguistic roots, where 'Meleni' or similar forms relate to concepts of fineness, beauty, or sky-related imagery, compounded with dimin...
Meliame
Meliame appears to derive from Polynesian linguistic roots, where 'meli' often relates to honey or sweetness, evoking connotations of endearment and delicacy, while the suffix '-a...
Salote
Salote derives from the Tongan and broader Polynesian adaptation of the European name Charlotte, which traces back to the French form of Charles.
Seini
Seini derives from Polynesian linguistic roots, where it functions as a variant of Saini or a direct adaptation meaning 'princess' or 'noble woman,' reflecting status and grace in...
Male Names
View full pageDomoni
Domoni lacks a widely attested etymology in major linguistic records, with interpretations remaining speculative and regionally confined.
Isileli
Isileli derives from Tongan linguistic roots, where it carries connotations tied to traditional Polynesian naming practices that often reflect natural elements, virtues, or ancest...
Lisiate
Lisiate derives from Tongan linguistic roots, where it functions as a personal name without a direct, singular semantic breakdown into component words like many Polynesian names.
Salesi
Salesi derives from the Tongan form of the Latin name Sālus, meaning 'health,' 'safety,' or 'salvation.' This root appears in ancient Roman contexts where Salus personified public...
Siale
Siale derives from Polynesian linguistic roots, where it carries connotations tied to natural elements or virtues valued in traditional societies.