Kauai

Kauai Meaning & Origin

About Kauai
The name "Kauai" is of Hawaiian origin and means "place of the supreme one" or "place of the chiefs." It refers to the fourth largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, known for its stunning natural beauty, lush landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. The name reflects the island's significance as a sacred and revered place among the Hawaiian people.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Kauai is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 71.05% and females 28.95%, based on recent birth statistics.

Kauai Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -66.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 AY2
🌐 IPA
/kaʊaɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kauai in Braille

Here's how to represent Kauai in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kauai in braille

How to Spell the Name Kauai in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kauai using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kauai in sign language

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