800+ Samoan Names: Beautiful, Unique & Meaningful

Samoan names are rich in culture, history, and meaning. Many names reflect family, nature, strength, and love. They often carry a special story or tradition. These names can sound beautiful and unique. This collection brings together 800+ Samoan name ideas for different needs.

Whether you need a name for a baby, character, pet, or story, you will find many choices here. Some names are traditional, while others feel modern and fresh. Each name can add a special cultural touch. Explore the list and find a Samoan name that feels meaningful to you.

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Traditional Samoan Names – Female

Sina
Litia
Salote
Losa
Malia
Fa’amanuia
Tuilagi
Vaimoana
Talei
Lupe
Faapua’a
Amataga
Filifilia
Sefina
Moana
Sagapolu
Taimalietane
Fuatino
Faleolo
Tialei
Sooalo
Fetu
Ana
Aolele
Fa’asisina
Leimalo
Sapati
Fa’aoso
Tapuosi
Loimata
Sinaeli
Faletolu
Tuiletufuga
Vaisola
Faleata
Sagaia
Utugia
Faletasi
Suluape
Faleupolu
Iulia
Faleafa
Salamasina
Nafanua
Vaimaila
Segi
Faleseu
Tolutau
Sepesa
Ropati (unisex variant)
Faleupega
Manusina
Tauisi
Faleata’a
Litamalua
Falenaoti
Sinapati
Tuiletufunga
Faletonu
Aliitasi
Faalua
Faleupolu’ese
Tuvale
Vaisagote
Faletogia
Emalia
Falefa
Taupou
Sina’itaeao
Faleaseela
Vailolo
Sagapolutele
Faasavalu
Iuili
Faleata’ai

Traditional Samoan Names – Male

Tui
Malietoa
Tuimaleali’ifano
Tupua
Fa’amausili
Sione
Aleki
Faleolo
Lauaki
Tuiletufuga
Savea
Faumuina
Le’iataua
Muliaga
Tuiloma
Fonoti
Levaopolo
Va’afusuaga
Faleafaga
Toleafoa
Fa’amoana
Iosefa
Amituanai
Tuivaiti
Filifilia (unisex)
Sagapolu
Faleupolu
Tuisamoa
Leutele
Faleupega
Aiono
Tuisā
Faaui
Manuō
Talia
Faleata
Tuivale
Leaupepe
Sefo
Faleono
Tuiavii
Utu
Faafouina
Tavita
Palepoi
Faletolu
Sooalo
Fa’aleava
Toleafoa’i
Va’ai
Faletasi
Suluape
Malaefou
Taeao
Faleseu
Tuiolosega
Amosa
Faalua
Faleata’i
Tuiletufunga
Fa’atonu
Peseta
Faletonu
Sagatuna
Vaimoana (unisex)
Tuiletufuga’ese
Leilani (unisex/adopted)
Faletogia
Aliitasi
Manuō’ese
Faasavalu
Iuili
Toluono
Faleupolu’ese
Sagatele

Modern & Unique Samoan-Inspired Names – Unisex

Kai
Moana
Talia
Manaia
Alofa
Fetu
Nalu
Amio
Fa’ali
Lani
Vaielua
Solia
Fa’anu
Alaia
Talani
Fa’ali’i
Mana
Tavai
Leilua
Sagalu
Faimalie
Vailua
Nafai
Toa
Mailei
Falea
Solane
Amara-Sina
Fetui
Talise
Naia
Manutai
Faleua
Alofia
Vaimana
Solaia
Leimoana
Talua
Fa’atai
Naolo
Sagalua
Malua
Faleilua
Amiotai
Tavailelua
Manutasi
Fa’aloa
Leimanu
Alofaia
Vainu
Solaua
Talamana
Naifa
Fetumana
Malutai
Fa’atasi
Leiloa
Aloa
Vaisua
Solia’i
Talolo
Manuia
Faleilei
Amialua
Tavaimana
Leituna
Fa’ailoa
Naisua
Malolua
Vaifetu
Solaimana
Talaia
Fetunu
Aloamana
Manuilua

Cute & Aesthetic Samoan Names – Female

Fa’amoemoe (Hope)
Alofa (Love)
Malia
Sinamoana
Tialoa
Leimalie
Faimalie
Manutina
Losalina
Vaisina
Faletia
Amiolagi
Talalelei
Sinatasi
Loimalie
Faafetai (Gratitude)
Alofafou
Mimilagi
Sinaea
Talamoana
Faleigi
Vaimalie
Losanoa
Amiofou
Faimoana
Sinamalie
Talalagi
Leimoemoe
Faapepe
Aloitasi
Mimosina
Vaitasi
Faletau
Sinalua
Talamalie
Losafou
Aminoa
Faimalia
Leiaea
Faapito
Sinamalu
Vaimoemoe
Talaigi
Amialofa
Faleoa
Losamoana
Sinafou
Talamoemoe
Leilagi
Faafou
Vaiaea
Amiotasi
Faletina
Sinaigi
Talafou
Losamalie
Faimalu
Leiofou
Sinaoa
Vaimalu
Amialoa
Faleaea
Talamalu
Losaigi
Sinaofou
Faimoemoe
Leilua
Vaiofou
Amiaigi
Faletao
Talaoa
Losamalu
Sinaigilua
Faimalua
Leiofua

Cute & Aesthetic Samoan Names – Male

Lani
Tavita
Malo
Sione
Faafetai
Tuilagi
Manu
Toa
Leone
Fesola
Iosefa
Kalani
Sefo
Tautai
Falani
Aisea
Tuiasosopo
Lolesio
Tanielu
Faletoi
Sau
Amosa
Pati
Vaipuna
Tuimavave
Foliga
Alai
Nofoaiga
Peni
Ioane
Fetu
Malaki
Onosai
Taufa
Vili
Tuiono
Faamausili
Aotearoa
Semisi
Faletolu
Leilua
Motu
Talia
Sagaga
Tuioti
Fesili
Palepa
Naea
Tuia
Sefulu
Loimata
Fanene
Tiafau
Isumu
Faiga
Vaimalo
Toleafoa
Aoina
Tulafono
Sione Jr.
Falefatu
Malietoa
Timu
Lagi
Faavae
Toafa
Uiga
Namulauulu
Peniamina
Tuiavii
Malosi
Faletau
Tavui
Sailiga
Aumua

Nature-Inspired Samoan Names

Moana (ocean)
Lagi (sky)
Vao (forest)
Vai (water)
Matagi (wind)
Fetu (star)
Malama (light/moon)
Timu (rain)
Afi (fire)
Fatu (rock/heart)
Laau (tree)
Sami (sea)
Palapala (earth/mud)
Aoina (cloud gathering)
La (sun)
Ausa (mist)
Ala (path)
Fuga (flower/blossom)
Niu (coconut)
Fanua (land)
Tafola (whale)
Manulele (bird)
Faapaepae (dawn)
Kaumatua (deep forest)
Vaisami (sea water)
Faimalaga (voyager)
Malaeula (red plain)
Tuiafiafi (evening dweller)
Aulelei (beautiful reef)
Papa (reef/foundation)
Ta’ape (reef fish)
Sina (white/moon maiden)
Sasae (dawn breaking)
Ulu (breadfruit)
Alofi (calm sea)
Malumalu (shade/shelter)
Vaiala (flowing stream)
Fetuolo (falling star)
Tafatolu (triangle shore)
Matagifou (new wind)
Faavaiala (river’s path)
Tuisamoa (samoa’s peak)
Auiva (deep current)
Papalagi (sky people)
Tofa (calm waters at rest)
Faapapa (rocky ground)
Lauulu (leafy top)
Manusina (white bird)
Vaitele (great waters)
Faimanu (bird tender)
Aoauli (midday cloud)
Vailele (flying water/waterfall)
Tuimanu (bird chief)
Alaula (dawn’s path)
Fetuao (morning star)
Vao Malo (peaceful forest)
Sinalei (garland maiden)
Ulumatua (first breadfruit/firstborn)
Matagiese (light breeze)
Palapalaese (soft earth)
Vaifanua (land’s water)
Sasavali (walking dawn)
Faimalama (moonlight maker)
Tuivaiala (river chief)
Aulafi (fire’s edge)
Lagimoana (sky and sea)
Faasami (of the sea)
Niusila (coconut light)
Vaotele (great forest)
Tafolamoana (ocean whale)
Fuataina (blooming today)
Malamaese (soft light)
Ausaese (light mist)
Papavai (water rock)
Alofilagi (calm sky)

Short & Strong Samoan Names

Toa (warrior)
Malo (victory)
Sau (arrive/king)
Ale
Manu
Sina
Levi
Peni
Loa
Iosi
Vili
Nofo
Fa’i
Timu
Ata
Tau
Lua
Sefo
Ono
Lolo
Fetu
Ula
Pati
Toe
Sami
Fai
Vala
Tui
Sao
Nita
Tafa
Uiga
Loia
Faga
Suli
Papa
Mele
Talu
Osi
Naea
Foma
Iva
Tavui
Alai
Feso
Malu
Onosa
Faoa
Sili
Vau
Lagi
Afi
Talo
Manaia (handsome/fine)
Faoi
Solo
Toma
Vaa (canoe)
Suia
Alii (chief)
Fetui
Naia
Loma
Tuma
Fita
Alo
Suga
Fono
Tavo
Lise
Maota (house/dwelling of a chief)
Fofo
Isa
Talei (precious)
Uili

Spiritual & Meaningful Samoan Names – With Meanings

Faamanuia – blessing
Alofa – love
Faafetai – gratitude
Tofa – wisdom/farewell blessing
Loto – heart/spirit
Agalelei – kindness
Filemu – peace
Faamoemoe – hope
Faith (Samoanized as “Faati”) – belief
Talitonu – faith/belief
Amiotonu – righteousness
Faamalosi – strength/perseverance
Alofaaga – act of love
Tapuaiga – devotion/support in prayer
Faamagalo – forgiveness
Lototele – courage (brave heart)
Faatuatua – trust/faith
Fealofani – mutual love
Malamalama – enlightenment/understanding
Agaga – spirit/soul
Ola – life
Manuia – blessed/fortunate
Faasoa – to share/generosity
Tausinga – care/nurture
Faamausili – steadfastness
Alofagia – beloved
Tofamaga – place of peace
Faatasi – unity/togetherness
Faaaloalo – respect
Loloto – depth (of spirit)
Families – contentment
Agaese – gentle spirit
Matauaina – valued/cherished
Faaeeina – exalted/uplifted
Faamanatu – remembrance
Tapua – sacredness
Alofasa – abundant love
Faatoese – humility
Ola Fou – new life
Faasaoina – salvation/deliverance
Loto Alofa – loving heart
Faamanuia – dignity/honor
Faanuanua – rainbow (promise)
Faumuina – confirmed/assured
Tofatumua – deep understanding
Faapelepele – cherished with care
Manuia Fou – new blessing
Faatalitonuina – one who is trusted
Loto Faamaoni – faithful heart
Faamalo – congratulations/victory blessing
Alofa Tunoa – grace (unearned love)
Fasilitointi – freedom
Tofa Saili – seeker of wisdom
Faaeaina – uplifted in spirit
Faatuatuaina – one who is trusted/believed in
Loto Malosi – strong heart
Faamanuiaga – abundant blessing
Agalelei Tele – great kindness
Faafofoga – attentiveness/listening spirit
Faasoaina – shared gift
Tofa Malamalama – enlightened wisdom
Faamagaloina – one who is forgiven
Ola Manuia – blessed life
Faaaloalogia – one who is respected
Loto Filemu – peaceful heart
Faatasi Alofa – united in love
Tapuaiga Tele – deep devotion
Faaeeina Lagi – heavenly exaltation
Faamausili – one who perseveres
Alofa Faavavau – eternal love
Faasaoina Tele – great deliverance
Loto Faamoemoe – hopeful heart
Faamanatu – lasting memory
Manuia Faavavau – everlasting blessing
Faatuatua Tele – deep faith

Gender-Neutral Samoan Names

Alofa – love
Malo – victory, greeting
Fetu – star
Lagi – sky, heaven
Moana – ocean
Tasi – first, one
Sami – sea
Vai – water
Ola – life
Fia – desire, wish
Toa – warrior
Manu – bird
Sina – fair, white
Ata – dawn, reflection
Lelei – good
Tofa – wisdom
Fale – house, home
Lupe – dove
Malie – pleasant
Talia – welcomed
Timu – rain
Fetuao – morning star
Vaimoana – ocean water
Pati – clap, applause
Sunia – blessed
Tuala – title bearer
Fanua – land
Aleki – defender
Iosua – salvation
Uso – sibling, unity
Palepale – support, steady
Fesili – question, seeker
Nofo – dweller
Selu – comb, one who guides
Tapa – edge, boundary
Alii – chief, noble
Ese – different, unique
Faga – bay, harbor
Sione – gift of God
Vaega – portion, part
Suamalie – sweet
Manaia – handsome, pleasing
Aoga – learning, school
Foisia – grace-giver
Tuiloma – peaceful ruler
Fesoasoani – helper
Lotu – faith, worship
Mata – eye, face
Pesamino – gift of song
Salamasina – royal peace
Faafetai – gratitude
Ono – six, harmony
Auva – strength in unity
Falefa – four houses, community
Lagimaina – clear sky
Taimane – diamond
Segi – beautiful one
Vaiala – clear waters
Tuato – calm sea
Amataga – beginning
Fetuolemoana – star of the ocean
Iliganoa – peace bearer
Malaeulu – breadfruit grove
Sagapolu – gathering leader
Utumapu – blessed land
Vaili – small stream
Tauiliili – gentle waves
Faleupolu – house of talk, wisdom
Aumua – first among
Leituala – rising chief
Namulauulu – fragrant leaf
Tofilau – wise leader
Solomona – wise (Solomon)
Petaia – rock, steadfast
Filiga – choice, chosen one

Samoan Names for Girls

Losa – rose
Ana – grace
Malia – calm, beloved
Sesilia – heavenly
Sefina – treasure
Faamanatu – remembrance
Vaimaye – sweet water
Talei – precious
Faapisa – flourishing one
Selau – hundred, abundance
Foketi – forget-me-not
Amataga – new beginning
Iesetā – graceful gift
Talalelei – good news
Faasavali – gentle walker
Segimalo – victorious beauty
Litia – lily
Fetuolemaina – clear star
Tausala – noble lady
Mareta – pearl
Puleomapu – heavenly ruler
Faapua’a – devoted one
Elisapeta – God’s promise
Siniva – silver
Taeao – morning
Vaosa – sacred forest
Faletolu – three houses, unity
Manaola – life giver
Falute – flower of joy
Loimata – tears of joy
Sinaumea – fair and gentle
Aloalii – chiefly love
Palepale – gentle support
Timoteina – honoring God
Faafouina – renewal
Naumati – bright light
Tialei – precious flower
Utumaleae – blessed dawn
Salani – calm sea
Fa’aoso – provider
Loulini – gentle rain
Meleane – melody
Taulapapa – firm foundation
Onosai – patience
Faapito – devoted heart
Sooalo – loving companion
Toeolesulu – returning light
Vaeao – morning water
Faafetaiga – thanksgiving
Litara – noble grace
Suluimoana – guiding ocean light
Aiavao – forest child
Faleseu – garden house
Namolefaso – fragrant path
Tuiofelagi – heavenly ruler
Iutita – praised one
Falesau – blessed household
Segialiitu – standing beauty
Malamaina – enlightened
Vaoiva – nine forests, abundance
Faapaia – sacred one
Taupou – ceremonial maiden
Loimalo – tears of victory
Emeleina – industrious
Sinaletama – fair child
Tofagafa – wise generation
Vaisua – deep waters
Faanoa – peace bringer
Utuolemalo – land of victory
Talitonu – faithful belief
Puletasi – unity, one purpose
Aoleilagi – learner of heaven
Selafina – shining light
Faimalo – victory maker
Non Umaina – bright pomegranate

Samoan Names for Boys

Tavita – David
Petelo – Peter
Iosefo – Joseph
Faleolo – strong house
Sione – gift of God
Malietoa – brave warrior chief
Tuilagi – heavenly leader
Aleki – defender
Filipo – lover of horses
Vaifou – new stream
Tuisamoa – chief of Samoa
Onosefulu – tenfold patience
Faamausili – steadfast one
Toafili – bold warrior
Semisi – supplanter
Lagolago – supporter, pillar
Faapisa – growing strong
Tuiolosega – leader of harmony
Fesuiai – changer, adapter
Sagaia – bold gatherer
Iulai – born in July
Talaolelagi – heavenly speaker
Vaeluaga – dividing waters
Faaseu – wandering seeker
Utumalama – enlightened land
Auelua – strong companion
Salesa – salt of the earth
Namulau – fragrant leaf
Toluono – threefold strength
Faleupega – house of prosperity
Tuiolefolau – voyaging chief
Onouli – dark patience
Petaialii – noble rock
Falesa – church house, devoted
Vaimoli – orange water, freshness
Suluape – guiding light
Iunasa – healer
Aumavae – farewell blessing
Toetuu – standing again, resilient
Faanaso – gracious provider
Loaiga – family, lineage
Tuiasau – forever chief
Segiolo – shining warrior
Vaevae – divider, judge
Faletele – large house, abundance
Onosina – fair patience
Malaefono – gathering ground
Tofilau – wise chief
Sauiluma – forward strength
Utuvai – flowing waters
Faasao – protector
Leataata – rising dawn
Iosua – salvation
Tuisavaii – chief of Savai’i
Namoafa – four winds
Selau – abundant one
Faaui – strong-willed
Vaotasi – single forest, focused
Tialata – light bearer
Onome – strong heart
Faletoese – standing house
Suluvai – water light
Amituanai – great strength
Toeaina – elder, wise one
Faleseela – blessed household
Vaimasenu – sacred waters
Iutalo – praised speaker
Tuiolemau – steadfast chief
Onosala – patient warrior
Faapelu – devoted warrior
Lagitupu – sky king
Segialofa – loving beauty
Toafa – four warriors, unity
Vaelaau – forest caller
Faamatuainu – wise ancestor

Beautiful Samoan Girl Names

Sina – fair one
Litia – lily
Faafetai – gratitude
Talei – precious one
Puamalie – sweet flower
Vaosa – sacred forest
Namulauulu – fragrant leaf
Fetuao – morning star
Loimata – tears of joy
Segialiitu – graceful beauty
Faletama – beloved child
Malamalama – light, clarity
Taimane – diamond
Utumaleae – blessed dawn
Vaimaye – sweet water
Suluimoana – ocean’s light
Aoleilagi – heavenly learner
Faapua – blossoming one
Meleane – melody
Onosai – patience personified
Tialei – precious flower
Sinaletama – fair-hearted child
Falesau – blessed household
Vaeao – morning water
Naumati – bright light
Selafina – shining light
Faafouina – renewal, rebirth
Litara – noble grace
Tausala – noble lady
Faimalo – victorious grace
Emeleina – diligent beauty
Puleomapu – heavenly ruler
Sagaimalie – gathering sweetness
Vaisua – deep still waters
Foketi – forget-me-not
Namolefaso – fragrant path
Iutita – praised beauty
Toeolesulu – returning light
Faanoa – bringer of peace
Loulini – gentle rain
Segimalo – triumphant beauty
Elisapeta – God’s promise
Malie – graceful, pleasant
Vaoiva – abundant forest
Fa’aoso – life-giver
Amataga – new beginning
Utuolemalo – land of triumph
Talitonu – faithful heart
Non Umaina – bright pomegranate
Faletolu – threefold blessing
Sinaumea – gentle and fair
Taupou – ceremonial maiden, honored
Petaialii – noble jewel
Aloalii – chiefly love
Salani – calm sea beauty
Faapito – devoted heart
Mareta – pearl
Timoteina – honoring grace
Vailoa – flowing beauty
Faaoutu – standing grace
Losa – rose
Iesetā – gracious gift
Onosina – fair patience
Tuiofelagi – heavenly princess
Namoafetu – fragrant star
Falute – flower of joy
Segialofa – loving beauty
Vaimasenu – sacred waters
Faletele – abundant blessing
Suluape – guiding light
Malamaina – enlightened one
Talaolelagi – heavenly voice
Onouli – quiet grace
Faasavali – gentle grace
Litafetu – star of grace

Strong and Meaningful Samoan Boy Names

Tuilagi – ruling chief
Malietoa – brave warrior chief
Fa’amausili – to strengthen firmly
Leilani (used for boys in some families) – heavenly chief
Tavita – David, beloved
Mose – Moses, drawn from water
Semisi – James, supplanter
Iosefo – Joseph, God will increase
Petelo – Peter, rock
Paulo – Paul, small but mighty
Sione – John, God is gracious
Toa – warrior
Manaia – handsome, pleasant
Faleolo – house of chiefs
Tuiasosopo – title of high chief
Fetuao – morning star
Lefaoali’i – noble chief
Vaotuua – deep waters of the chiefs
Tuimalealiifano – powerful ruling title
Ta’imua – to lead the way
Faamoana – of the ocean
Lolesio – gift of sunlight
Vaafusuaga – the joining canoe
Malaeulu – breadfruit gathering place
Fa’atoia – to work hard
Tuiolosega – title of strength
Iuli – July-born
Aukusitino – Augustine, revered
Peniamina – Benjamin, son of the right hand
Timoteo – Timothy, honoring God
Elia – Elijah, my God is Yahweh
Enele – Daniel, God is my judge
Isaia – Isaiah, salvation of the Lord
Samuelu – Samuel, heard by God
Aisea – Isaiah variant, God saves
Lotu – faith, worship
Alofa – love (used for boys too)
Fetu – star
Malosi – strength
Sao – to arrive, chief’s title
Faletolu – house of three
Tuia – tied together, united
Lauano – gentle leaf
Faalavelave – one who overcomes obstacles
Fonoti – gathering of chiefs
Sauiluma – leader from the front
Tuiletufuga – master craftsman title
Vaiolupe – water of the dove
Aleki – Alec, defender of mankind
Filipo – Philip, lover of horses
Faasavalu – to walk steadily
Leaupepe – young leader
Nofoasaefa – seat of the peaceful chief
Taulapapa – strong foundation
Fa’amanu – blessed by birds (a good omen)
Toetu – to stand firm
Meleisea – gentle warrior
Fetuiaiga – star of the family
Amosa – gathered together
Iakopo – Jacob, supplanter
Tuisamoa – title meaning king of Samoa
Va’afiaola – canoe of life
Lagi – sky, heaven
Faasao – to protect, preserve
Solomona – Solomon, peaceful
Sefo – Joseph shortened, God increases
Uputaua – words of war, meaning courageous speech
Faleupolu – house of speech, orator
Lealaisalanoa – calm-spirited leader
Muliaga – youngest of the family
Toafa – four warriors, meaning strength in unity
Faanunu – to grow strong
Talaeai – morning message
Vaitogi – throwing water, a ceremonial name
Tuimaseve – title of high honor

Unique Samoan Names and Their Meanings

Sina – fair-skinned, radiant
Moana – ocean
Lupe – dove
Tofa – farewell, wisdom
Ta’ita’i – leader
Fa’afetai – gratitude
Faapito – to be devoted
Vaosa – sacred forest
Lagimaina – gentle sky
Filiga – to choose carefully
Amataga – beginning, origin
Utuola – vessel of life
Faleseu – garden house
Talanoa – storytelling, conversation
Segi – flower blossom
Fesoasoani – helper, one who assists
Loimata – tears (often given with hope for future joy)
Vaiaso – week, meaning steady as time
Suetusi – to search and write, a thoughtful soul
Faatasi – togetherness
Alaimoana – pathway to the sea
Sinamoana – ocean pearl
Tuvale – royal valley
Faaui – to lead gently
Puletasi – unity in dress and spirit
Faletoese – house of paddlers
Aoina – gathering of clouds
Tapuosi – sacred devotion
Lauititi – small leaf, humble beginnings
Faasisina – to shine brightly
Utumapu – deep spring of knowledge
Vaeao – morning light
Talaviga – evening message
Faanoanoa – deep feeling, empathy
Solia – to solve, resolve
Faasaina – to be gifted
Aleaga – pathway of blessing
Toluma’a – three strengths
Faapepele – gentle as a butterfly
Sinaumea – radiant treasure
Vaimoana – ocean waters
Faletele – great house, generous spirit
Amoa – to carry with honor
Tuisina – fair chief
Lupematasina – dove of clear vision
Faatalaina – to be spoken of well
Utualii – vessel of the chiefs
Faasalele – to move with grace
Aotasi – one cloud, unity
Segialii – noble blossom
Faamalu – shade, protection
Lalovaea – calm light
Tofamalie – peaceful farewell
Faatoina – remembrance
Vaimaye – peaceful waters
Sinavaiga – reflection of light on water
Faaeteete – cautious, careful spirit
Tuilagimalie – peaceful ruling sky
Alofaesea – love beyond measure
Faasavili – like the wind, free spirit
Loimataina – gift of tears turned to joy
Vaosaesae – rushing sacred waters
Tapuvaiga – blessed reflection
Faauliuli – deep blue, like the sea
Sinaleiataua – radiant warrior peace
Amataina – new beginning gifted
Faletusi – house of writing, scholar
Lupesina – fair dove
Talamalie – peaceful message
Vaeluaga – dividing waters, wisdom
Faamausina – strengthened light
Utu Vaiga – reflective spring
Aoeleele – earthly cloud, grounded soul
Faasilaina – to be made known
Sinaolataga – radiant salvation

Traditional Samoan Names

Malietoa – legendary chiefly title
Tupua – ancient spirit or ancestor
Tuiaana – title of the Aana district chiefs
Tuiatua – title of the Atua district chiefs
Gatoaitele – ancient paramount title
Vaetamasoalii – royal descent title
Nafanua – warrior goddess of legend
Pili – ancient founding ancestor
Tagaloa – the great creator god of Samoan mythology
Salamasina – first paramount female ruler
Le’iataua – chiefly warrior title
Sauimalae – ancient meeting ground title
Faleata – district-founding name
Aiga – family, clan lineage
Matai – traditional chief or head of family
Tulafale – orator chief
Sa – sacred, revered
Fa’amatai – chiefly system, dignity
Va’a – canoe, symbol of journey
Tofiga – appointed one
Fetalaiga – orator’s honorific
Alii – chief
Taupou – ceremonial village maiden
Manaia – ceremonial village prince
Faletua – wife of an orator, respected title
Failautusi – village scribe or record keeper
Faapologa – servant of the village, humble title
Aumaga – group of untitled men, working strength
Suafa – bestowed family name
Ipulasi – shared cup, unity symbol
Faleupolu – speaking house lineage
Tofilau – title of appointed leadership
Leiataua – warrior title, ancient
Fuataga – firstborn
Ulugia – head of the family line
Amituanai – title meaning gathered strength
Vaovasa – sacred deep forest
Faletoi – house of the chief’s counsel
Fonoti – ancient assembly title
Malaefono – meeting ground of the fono (council)
Fesuia’i – exchanged, adopted into family
Tuiletufuga – craftsman’s chiefly title
Vaafusuaga – joined canoes, alliance
Faalogo – to listen, respected elder
Aiono – ancient title of the Aiono family
Seiuli – title of respected lineage
Faleolo – ancestral house of chiefs
Tuimalealiifano – historic paramount title
Lilomaiava – title of noble descent
Taule’ale’a – untitled young man of standing
Failele – nurturer, one who raises children
Fa’aoso – to encourage, uplift
Ta’isi – ancient title of honor
Vaimasenu’u – guardian of the village waters
Amoa – to bear with dignity
Suluape – title of enlightenment
Fuimaono – title of the Fuimaono family
Tuia – bound together, ancestral unity
Le Tagaloa – descendant of the sky god
Papalii – rock of the chief
Faleseu – garden house lineage
Vaosa – sacred untouched land
Ulugalala – ancient family line title
Auelua – two guardians
Faatoia – hardworking ancestor
Muagututia – speaker of the family voice
Nofoasaefa – seat of peace, chiefly rest
Tapusoa – blessed companion
Leaana – calm chief of Aana
Fuimaono – hereditary orator title
Salamasina II – royal lineage continuation
Sagapolutele – great gathering leader
Faletolu – ancestral house of three lines
Tuisamoa – ancient title, king of Samoa
Leutele – great chiefly leaf, honor title

Modern Samoan Names

Trey – short, contemporary sound
Kaia – modern, nature-inspired
Nevaeh (Samoanized spelling: Nevaea) – heaven reversed
Zayden – trendy blended name
Aria – melody, modern favorite
Kingston – strong modern choice
Milah – sweet, modern
Ezra – biblical but trending
Nova – new star
Kailani – sea and sky
Talia – dew from heaven, modern use
Maddox – modern strong name
Aroha – love, borrowed from Pacific neighbors
Kaimana – diamond, ocean power
Leilani-Rose – blended modern floral name
Zayn – graceful, modern
Amaru – modern Pacific-Latin blend
Kingston-Lee – double modern name
Nikau – young palm tree, modern Pacific name
Malia – calm, modern favorite
Tiare – flower, modern floral choice
Kaius – strong, modern Latin-Pacific blend
Manaia-Rose – blended modern name
Ryder – modern trend name
Selena – moon, modern favorite
Kailoa – ocean warrior, modern coined name
Ezekiel – biblical, modern popular
Amaia – end, modern Basque-Pacific crossover
Maverick – modern independent spirit
Talise – modern coastal-inspired name
Kalani – the heavens, modern favorite
Nova-Lee – blended modern choice
Zion – modern spiritual name
Leilani-Grace – blended modern floral name
Kingstyn – modern spelling variant
Aolani – heavenly cloud, modern favorite
Rylee – modern unisex name
Kaipo – sweetheart, modern romantic name
Amare – modern strength-themed name
Talieta – modern coined blend
Kainoa – free one, modern Pacific favorite
Nova-Rae – blended modern choice
Zaria – modern radiant name
Kealoha – the beloved, modern favorite
Milani – gift from heaven, modern favorite
Rangi – sky, modern Pacific crossover
Kalea – joy, modern favorite
Amaru-Jay – blended modern name
Talon – modern sharp, strong name
Kaiona – calm sea, modern favorite
Zaylen – modern trendy blend
Leimoana – lei of the ocean, modern floral-ocean blend
Kingsleigh – modern spelling twist
Amaia-Rose – blended modern name
Talia-Grace – blended modern name
Kailash – modern spiritual crossover
Nova-Skye – blended modern name
Kaimalie – peaceful sea, modern favorite
Zephyrine – modern breeze-themed name
Leilani-Fa’amanuia – blended modern-traditional name
Kingstonia – elaborate modern name
Amaru-Toa – modern warrior blend
Talia-Moana – blended modern ocean name
Kaius-Rey – modern royal blend
Nova-Faith – blended modern name
Kalani-Rose – blended modern heavenly name
Zayvion – modern trendy name
Leimalia – calm lei, modern floral blend
Kingsley-Toa – blended modern warrior name
Amaia-Lupe – blended modern dove name
Talise-Rae – blended modern name
Kaiao – new dawn, modern favorite
Nova-Malia – blended modern calm name
Zaria-Fetu – blended modern star name
Kealohalani – beloved heaven, modern elaborate favorite

Samoan Names Inspired by Nature

Sami – ocean
Vai – water
Moana – ocean, sea
Laau – tree
Fetu – star
Lagi – sky, heaven
Aso – day, sun
Matagi – wind
Sami-lelei – calm sea
Tuna – eel
Pua – flower
Pele – volcano, beloved
Fuata – young plant
Ulu – breadfruit
Niu – coconut
Alofi – shelter, calm
Timu – rain
Afi – fire
Tafola – whale
Manu – bird
Tai – tide, sea
Fanua – land
Vasa – vast ocean
Malama – light, moonlight
Mauga – mountain
Ata – dawn, reflection
Sina – white, moonlight
Fetuao – morning star
Lauola – living leaf
Sagato – sacred one
Tuia – to connect, garland
Ulafala – pandanus wreath
Pupu – seashell
Faimalo – sun’s warmth
Segi – flower
Aumaga – strength of youth
Vaimoana – seawater
Loto – heart, will
Tautai – navigator
Tafā – to shine
Aliitasi – one chief, unity
Lima – hand, five
Tofa – wisdom, farewell
Moe – sleep, dream
Sinasina – pure white
Tuloto – deep heart
Vailele – flying water, waterfall
Faasavali – walking gently
Aiga – family
Loimata – tear
Sami-tele – great ocean
Fetuolagi – star of the sky
Malu – shade, shelter
Nofoaga – dwelling place
Fetuvai – water star
Alovao – shade of the forest
Puavai – flowing flower
Salani – calm one
Timulelei – gentle rain
Tuiloa – long connection
Faletoa – warrior’s house
Ulugalii – companion, pair
Alofilagi – heavenly love
Sinamoana – ocean pearl
Faasao – to protect
Vaisami – seawater
Lupelele – gentle dove
Manaia – handsome, pleasing
Aumoana – ocean strength
Tofilau – wise chief
Fetuola – living star
Mataese – bright eyes
Palolo – coral, reef worm
Langimalie – peaceful sky
Sinavaiola – living pearl

Samoan Names for Babies

Talia – to accept, welcomed
Amaru – gift
Sione – God is gracious
Malia – calm, beloved
Tavita – David, beloved
Fa’amoana – devoted to the sea
Losa – rose
Ana – grace
Ese – different, special
Toa – warrior, brave
Iosefa – Joseph
Elisapeta – Elizabeth
Petelo – Peter, rock
Meleane – Mary Jane
Lupe – dove
Sefa – Joseph, gift
Faafetai – gratitude
Ropati – Robert
Salote – Charlotte
Vaiola – water of life
Iulia – Julia
Mose – Moses
Perina – Pauline
Tuiasau – blessed leader
Faauiga – meaning, interpretation
Ilaisa – Elijah
Emosi – Amos
Silia – Cecilia
Faletoese – gentle house
Tuilagi – chief of heaven
Onosai – patience, endurance
Faapisa – careful one
Lita – Rita, small
Malaeulu – breadfruit gathering
Selu – comb, order
Faamausili – strong faith
Kalapu – strength
Amataga – beginning
Tuilagilagi – heavenly chief
Peniamina – Benjamin
Simanu – bird-like
Faletolu – third house, trinity
Losefina – Josephine
Talavou – youthful, vigorous
Aualuma – young women’s group, unity
Faletasi – one house
Kirisimasi – Christmas
Faausu – nurturing one
Peteli – Bethel
Onosefulu – tenfold patience
Amituanai – great strength
Faapea – as it is, steadfast
Tanielu – Daniel
Lusia – Lucia, light
Aualii – royal companion
Faafouina – renewal
Sami-loa – small ocean
Aleluia – hallelujah
Famalama – enlightening one
Elenoa – Eleanor
Simeona – Simeon
Faapuupuu – concise, brief blessing
Toluama – third gift
Lataia – near, close one
Faauliuli – deep blue, calm
Onosina – white patience
Amataloa – great beginning
Faletuilagi – house of the heavenly chief
Persia – Persia, precious
Faamanuiaga – blessing
Tuiolo – chief’s voice
Salamasina – renowned queen (historical name)
Faaui – guiding one
Amosa – gathering
Falete – great house

Popular Samoan Names

Aisake – Isaac
Falefa – four houses (also a place name)
Sefina – Josephine, short form
Taeao – morning
Faleolo – place of gathering (also airport name)
Amataga – new beginning
Tuiolosega – title-related, respected chief
Lauano – gentle leaf
Faafetai – thankful
Tuilagi – heavenly chief
Sina – fair, moonlight
Malia – calm
Tavita – David
Sione – John
Iosefa – Joseph
Talia – accepted
Faapito – devoted
Lupematasili – far-seeing dove
Aumavae – farewell blessing
Faasoa – to share
Tuiletufuga – craftsman chief
Onosai – patient one
Faamausili – firm in faith
Elisapeta – Elizabeth
Petelo – Peter
Salote – Charlotte
Losa – rose
Ana – grace
Toa – brave
Amaru – gift
Vaiola – living water
Iulia – Julia
Mose – Moses
Faauiga – meaning
Kalapu – strength
Selu – order, comb
Malaeulu – place of breadfruit
Faapisa – careful
Lita – small
Tuilagilagi – heavenly one
Peniamina – Benjamin
Simanu – bird-natured
Losefina – Josephine
Talavou – vigorous youth
Aualuma – unity of youth
Faketaxi – single house, unity
Faausu – nurturer
Tanielu – Daniel
Lusia – light
Aualii – royal one
Faafouina – renewal
Faamalama – bringer of light
Elenoa – Eleanor
Simeona – Simeon
Onosina – white patience
Amataloa – grand beginning
Perisia – precious one
Faamanuiaga – blessing
Tuiolo – voice of the chief
Salamasina – renowned queen
Faaui – guide
Amosa – gatherer
Falete – great house
Ropati – Robert
Meleane – Mary Jane
Emosi – Amos
Silia – Cecilia
Faletoese – gentle house

Rare and Uncommon Samoan Names

Faasalaoi – careful correction, rare virtue name
Tuiofetuolagi – chief of the sky’s stars
Onosaiatele – great patience
Faalavelave – ceremony, event (used sparingly as a name)
Amiotonu – righteousness
Sinaalii – royal moonlight
Faatuiolo – voice bearer of the chief
Lupeolamea – living dove of the land
Faapotopotoga – gathering, assembly
Tofaeono – wisdom in six forms
Faletuiolo – house of the chief’s voice
Aualiitele – great royal companion
Faamausiliolo – firm-voiced faith
Sinaolamea – pure land light
Onosaituilagi – heavenly patience
Faaipoipoga – union, marriage (rare given name)
Tuisamoa – chief of Samoa
Faletoesegaeetevao – gentle forest house (compound, very rare)
Amiotonuolamea – righteous of the land
Faasalaoiolamea – gentle correction of the land
Lupematagisina – dove of the white wind
Onofaale – within the house, belonging
Faaosofia – inspired one
Tuivaisami – chief of the seawater
Sina Maualuga – highest moonlight
Faapotopotoolamea – gathering of the land
Aumavaeolamea – farewell of the land
Tofaituilagi – wisdom of the heavenly chief
Faaleagaga – spiritual one
Onomea – true patience
Lupeolelagi – dove of the sky
Faasavalitele – great gentle walker
Tuiofaletolu – chief of the trinity house
Sinafaaea – rising moonlight
Faaipoipoga Lamea – rare union name
Amiotonuolagi – heavenly righteousness
Onosaituivaisami – patience of the sea chief
Faaleagagaolamea – spirit of the land
Tuisinaolagi – chief of heavenly moonlight
Lupeolamealagi – dove of land and sky
Faasalaoituilagi – correction from the heavenly chief
Sinafaaeaolamea – rising light of the land
Onomeaolagi – true heavenly patience
Faaosofialagi – heavenly inspiration
Tuivaisamiolagi – sea chief of the heavens
Amiotonufaaea – rising righteousness
Faapotopotoolagi – heavenly gathering
Lupematagisinaolagi – dove of the white heavenly wind
Onofaaleolamea – belonging within the land
Tuisamoaolagi – heavenly chief of Samoa
Faaleagaga Tele – great spiritual one
Sinamaualugaolamea – highest light of the land
Faasavalitelelagi – great heavenly walker
Onosaiolagitele – great heavenly patience
Tuiofaletoluolagi – heavenly chief of the trinity house
Amiotonulagitele – great heavenly righteousness
Faaipoipogalagi – heavenly union
Lupeolelagitele – great dove of the sky
Sinafaaealagitele – great rising heavenly light
Onomealagitele – great true heavenly patience
Faaosofialagitele – great heavenly inspiration
Tuivaisamilagitele – great heavenly sea chief
Faaleagagalagitele – great heavenly spirit
Onofaaleolagitele – great heavenly belonging
Tuisamoalagitele – great heavenly chief of Samoa
Sinamaualugalagitele – great heavenly highest light
Faasavalilagitele – great heavenly walker
Amiotonuolagitele – great heavenly righteous one
Lupematagisinalagitele – great heavenly white-wind dove
Faapotopotolagitele – great heavenly gathering
Onosaiolamealagi – great land-heaven patience
Tuiofaletoluolamea – chief of the land’s trinity house
Faaleagagaolagitele – great heavenly spiritual soul
Sinafaaealagimea – rising light of land and sky
Onomealagimea – true patience of land and sky
Faaosofialagimea – inspired one of land and sky
Tuivaisamiolagimea – sea chief of land and sky
Amiotonuolagimea – righteous one of land and sky
Faapotopotoolagimea – gathering of land and sky
Lupeolelagimea – dove of land and sky
Faasavalilagimea – gentle walker of land and sky
Onosaituilagimea – heavenly patient chief of land and sky

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some beautiful Samoan names?

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Conclusion

Samoan names are more than just beautiful words; they can carry culture, family, history, and meaning. Whether you want a traditional, modern, unique, or meaningful name, there are many wonderful choices to explore. We hope this list of 800+ Samoan names helped you find a name that feels special and memorable. Take your time, explore the meanings, and choose a name that truly connects with you.

Every name has its own charm and can tell a meaningful story. You can also combine ideas or explore different Samoan naming traditions to find something unique. We hope these names gave you plenty of inspiration for your baby, character, pet, or creative project. Choose a name you love and enjoy celebrating its beauty and meaning.

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