Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 06, 2024

Palakika

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: Frenchman

If you’re looking for a piercing name that goes straight to the heart then look no further. This melodic masculine Hawaiian name is the translated version of Francis and means “Frenchman.” It derives from the Latin name Franciscus, which refers to the German tribe named after the spears they carried. Saints, philosophers, scientists, and even popes have borne this timeless name, and now your little one has the opportunity to carry the unique Hawaiian version of it.