Girl name · Hawaiian
Mahina
“the moon, moonlight”
Vibes
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Mahina — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Mahina is Hawaiian — "moon, moonlight" — the lunar deity herself in Hawaiian tradition, mother of Hema, namesake of the month-keeping that Pacific navigation lived by.
Rare beyond the islands, Mahina offers Luna's meaning with wayfinding credentials.
Three glowing syllables (mah-HEE-nah) with Hina — the goddess's own name — inside. It pairs well with simple middles (Mahina Rose, Mahina Mae). On our vibe map it is Celestial moon-tier with Cultural Fusion latitude and Soft & Dreamy tide.
More Hawaiian names
Mahina sits in our Hawaiian set — these share its roots.
All Hawaiian names →Mahina — common questions
Is Mahina a boy or girl name?
Mahina is traditionally a girl name of Hawaiian origin.
What does the name Mahina mean?
Mahina means “the moon, moonlight” of Hawaiian origin. Mahina is Hawaiian — "moon, moonlight" — the lunar deity herself in Hawaiian tradition, mother of Hema, namesake of the month-keeping that Pacific navigation lived by.
Where does the name Mahina come from?
Mahina is Hawaiian in origin. Rare beyond the islands, Mahina offers Luna's meaning with wayfinding credentials.
How popular is Mahina?
Mahina did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Mahina you might want for the nursery.