Iolana

Iolana is a beautiful feminine name of Hawaiian origin. It is most likely derived from the Hawaiian word 'io, meaning “hawk.” Other sources link Iolana to the translation “soaring like a hawk,” perhaps symbolizing the great heights baby will one day reach. The Hawaiian Hawk is the only member of the hawk family still found in Hawaiian skies. It is considered an aumakua, a family or personal god that should not be harmed. As a first name, Iolana denotes transcendent family bonds, encouraging a strong relationship between baby and their loved ones.