The 50th state in the U.S., Hawai’i is home to nearly 1.5 million people[1] and typically sees more than 10 million visitors per year.[2]
Anyone who visits is sure to fall in love with the beaches and become inspired by the culture, so whether or not you’re a resident of the state, you might want a Hawaiian team name!
Hawaiian team names are great for any type of team, from trivia to bowling to gaming.
Inspirations can range from state symbols like the yellow hibiscus flower and black coral[3] to phrases in the Hawaiian language, ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i.
Below, we have Hawaiian team name ideas both in ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i (with translations) and more broadly inspired by island life.
Plus, scroll past our list for a name generator and tips on creating your own Hawaiian team name.
Ka Mana Loa
The Powerful
He ʻumi ʻāpana pā
Team Hang Ten
Loa Loa
Simply the Best
The Pineapple and Papaya Crowd
ʻAʻohe keʻakeʻa iā mākou i kēia manawa
No Stopping Us Now
Ka Manaia
Into a Frenzy
Nā Mokupuni[4]
The Islanders
More Than Luaus & Flower Leis
Ke koho nei i ka Alakaʻi
Choosing Adventure
Big Island Blaze
Kona Sharks
Lanai Lions
Maui Mavericks
Kauai Kings
Waikiki Waves
Nā Momi ʻEleʻele[4]
Black Pearls
Nā Nalu Hewa[4]
Surfing Kings
Team Hang Loose
Re-Lei Runners
Pacific Island Dancers
Mai nānā i hope
Never Look Back
On the Lanai
on the veranda/patio
He Hōʻike Mokupuni
It’s Island Time
Nā Mokupuni ʻē aʻe
Native Islanders
ʻO ka Hurricane Season
It’s Hurricane Season
Hoʻopuka i nā hopene
Delivering Results
ʻAhahui ʻAilana[4]
Islanders Alliance
Ke wehe nei i kā mākou ʻike honua
Shifting Our Worldview
Ke kūlei nei nā lanakila
Emerging Victorious
Hoʻopiha i kā mākou mea kūʻē
Outpacing Our Opponents
Ua loaʻa ka Paradise
Paradise Found
Loaʻa kiʻekiʻe
Maximum Potential
Aloha Culture Collective
The Banyan Tree Brigade
Nā Kīnū Uika
The Brightest Stars
Nā moʻolelo Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian Legends
ʻO mākou Aspire
Together We Aspire
Ke kali nei i ka lanakila
Expecting to Win
The Barefoot Assembly
Ka mea hiki 'ole
The Invincible
Heartfelt Aloha
meaning “hello”
ʻO ko mākou manawa e Hōʻailona
Our Time to Shine
The Pina-Colada Kind
Nā Manaʻo Koa pilikino
Personal Milestones
Mahalo in Earnest
meaning “thank you”
Kahiʻike Kime
Victory Anthem
It's Raining Lehua Blossoms
Kona Coffee Clutch
Me ka Dedication
With Dedication
The Blue Ocean Crew
No laila ua hoʻolilo ʻia
So Invested
E hele ana i kahi mamao
Going the Distance
Ke hoʻomanaʻo nei i kahi Win
Commemorating a Win
Luau Collective
ʻAʻohe manawa no ka emi
No Time for Less
Ka Hui Kulana
The Ace Group
Lanakila
Victorious
The Wipe Outs
Nā hiʻohiʻona lanakila
Winning Attitudes
Inspired in Hawaiian Attire
Hoʻopau Flip Flops
Flip Flops Forever
Ke Kahakai
On the Coast
ʻO kahi hui o Ukeleles
Band of Ukeleles
ʻO nā Monsoons Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiian Monsoons
ʻO nā mea hoʻopuka pūnaewele
The Net Surfers
Nā ʻōpū kūwaha
Tropical Storms
E hoʻokele ana i nā waʻa nui
Riding Significant Waves
Pākuʻi Storm
Storm Watch
Ke kūkulu nei i nā Sandcastles
Building Sandcastles
Nā Kiʻi Subtropical
Subtropical Cyclones
ʻOihana e like me ka hoʻohanaʻana
Business as Usual
ʻO ka ʻĀina ʻIke
The Dream Team
The Puka Shell Collection
The Coconut Crew
Manaʻo e kūleʻa
Destined to Succeed
Aloha All Around
ʻO nā pōʻaiʻai ʻokoʻa
Overnight Sensations
Ke komo ʻana i nā kapa Hawaiʻi
Matching Hawaiian Shirts
Lanakila
Triumphant
Ka Maikaʻi
Being the Best
ʻO ke kumu kūʻai o ka lanakila
The Price of Victory
ʻAno Hoʻohālike
Accepting Accolades
He Pūnaewele mākou
We Have Connections
Eia ʻIke mākou
Now We’re Here
We Lava Teamwork
He leʻaleʻa i ka Nānā
Enjoying the View
The Aloha Spirit Club
Ke kūʻē iā mākou iho
Conquering Ourselves
Congregation of Muumuus
reference to Hawaiian dresses
ʻO ka hui ʻo Big Island
The Big Island Group
The Macadamia Nuts
Pinnacle o ka kūleʻa
Pinnacle of Success
Ke ala i ka pōmaikaʻi
Road to Success
Cluster of Plumeria
reference to Hawaiian flowers
The Vintage Puka Shells
Hoʻolaha i nā pale
Overcoming the Barriers
E hoʻomau i ka loaʻa
Keep on Earning It
Mākou e hoʻoikaika
Together We Inspire
Unity in Waikiki
Barefoot Superheroes
Hoʻoulu i ka Motivation
Boost of Motivation
The Aloha Shirts Assembly
The Hawaiian Sun Seekers
Paradise mai Ke ahi
Paradise From Fire
Team Lava Not War
The Barefoot Revelers
ʻOihana kikowaena
Stellar Collaboration
Lava, Leis, and Light
Hoʻohui ʻia nā hopene
Results Focused
Tasks, Goals, & Volcanoes
Ka Hoʻohui Hoʻokumu
Crucial Cooperation
Lava2Collaborate
Kaha loa
Wholly Efficient
The Beach Brigade
Efficiency Under the Palm Trees
Heoaoaoa
Optimally Efficient
Pau loa o na hana
Edge of Abilities
Sunshine and Synergy
Nā ʻIkaha Hawaiʻi a pau
Hawaiian All-Stars
Kicking Five & Hanging Ten
Mākaukau i ka Hustle
Ready to Hustle
Kipono o Hawaii
Invincible in Hawaii
ʻAʻohe ua paʻa ʻia
No Holds Barred
The Paradise Group
Mākaukau e hoʻokele
Ready to Dominate
The Green Sea Turtle Club
Kākau ʻia i Kū ʻia
Propelled Toward Accomplishment
Huhuli: Unstoppable
I keia hui pu
In This Together
ʻO ka Puʻukahi
The Sunrise Crowd
Hoʻonui i kā mākou Morale
Boosting Our Morale
E noho ana i ke papa
Staying the Course
Persisting in the Pacific
The Maui Sea Urchins
E hui pū ana
Piecing it Together
Hoʻonohonoho ʻia e hoʻokō
Destined to Achieve
Band of Dolphins
ʻO ke hōʻiliʻili no ka Panonu
Gathering for the Sunset
Hawaiian Island Assemblage
ʻAno Hōʻailona
Intentional Goodwill
ʻO Camaraderie maʻamau
Common Camaraderie
Nā Hoʻohui Pale
Mutual Influences
Nā Manaʻo noʻonoʻo
Powerful Imaginations
Ke kiʻi ʻana no nā hōkū
Reaching for Stars
Nā Hoʻomaka Kūʻai
Transformative Initiatives
Perfectly Balanced Maneuvers
Hoʻopaʻa ʻauhau
Winning Record
A Truly Happy Team
Hoʻolālā Solutions
Creating Solutions
We're on Maui Whale Watch
Hana ʻia kā mākou Team
Our Team Works
Hula Moves and Ukelele Grooves
Swimming With the Sharks
Hoʻonui ʻia i kā mākou kūleʻa
Multiplying Our Success
Just Hanging Ten
Nā manaʻo hoʻolālā ākea
Comprehensive Strategies
The Aloha Friday Brigade
Ke mālama nei i ka Banter
Keeping the Banter Going
Ma ke keʻena lanakila
On a Winning Streak
Oahu Outlaws
Hilo Thunder
Lahaina Lightning
Makawao Mavericks
Kona Komets
Island Hoppers
Sand Sharks
Coconut Kings
Reef Runners
Island's Finest
Hawaiian Team Name Generator
How to Create a Good Hawaiian Team Name
As seen in our list above, Hawaiian team names can either be made from inspiring and hopeful phrases in ‘Ōlelo Hawai’i or based on general aspects of Hawaiian life.
Keep these team name types in mind, along with the following tips if you’d like to create your own unique name:
- Avoid generic names and stereotypes. Unless you’re very much in favor of a simple name, skip generic names like “The Surfers” or “The Palm Trees.” You don’t have to avoid common symbols of Hawaii entirely, but put a twist on them — for example, number 46 on our list, “He ʻumi ʻāpana pā” (meaning Team Hang Ten), references surfing but is more unique.
- Get inspiration from plants, animals, and landmarks. Compared to the 48 contiguous states, Hawaii’s environment is much different and features many plants and animals which reflect that environment. (For example, did you know that Hawaii only has one native land mammal, the Hawaiian Hoary Bat?) You can call on these unique natural features, plus landmarks like Diamond Head, to inspire your team name.
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