Hawaiian Animal Words
If you are looking to learn Hawaiian animal words, then you've come to the right place! Below you will find a list of 45 different Hawaiian to English translations for a variety of popular animal words.
The translated animal names range from pet varieties like cat and dog, to sea animals like octopus, turtle, and fish, to bird species like duck, parrot, and pigeon. There's plenty other animals as well, so scroll down to learn them all!
Animals in Hawaiian:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view these animal words from English to Hawaiian.
'Elepani ➔ Elephant
'Enuhe ➔ Caterpillar
He'e ➔ Octopus
Hīhīmanu ➔ Sting ray
Hipa ➔ Sheep
Honu ➔ Turtle
I'a ➔ Fish
'Īlio ➔ Dog
'Iole ➔ Rat
Kakā ➔ Duck
Kameleona ➔ Chameleon
Kāmelo ➔ Camel
Kao ➔ Goat
Kēkake ➔ Donkey
Keko ➔ Monkey
Kepela ➔ Zebra
Koholā ➔ Whale
Kopola ➔ Cobra
Laehaokela ➔ Rhino
Lāpaki ➔ Rabbit
Lio ➔ Horse
Liona ➔ Lion
Manō ➔ Shark
Manu ➔ Bird
Manu aloha ➔ Parrot
Manu kū ➔ Pigeon
Manu pikake ➔ Peacock
Moa ➔ Chicken
Moa kāne ➔ Rooster
Nahesa ➔ Snake
Nai'a ➔ Dolphin
Nananana ➔ Spider
Nēnē ➔ Goose
Pāpa'i ➔ Crab
Pea ➔ Bear
Pea kina ➔ Panda
Pelehū ➔ Turkey
Penekuina ➔ Penguin
Pipi ➔ Cow
Pipi kāne ➔ Bull
Poloka ➔ Frog
Pōpoki ➔ Cat
Pua'a ➔ Pig
Pueo ➔ Owl
Pulelehua ➔ Butterfly
*Hawaiian animal words last updated: January 22, 2025.
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