Hawaiian Names app review: what's your name?

Introduction

While you are well aware of your name in English, do you know what your name would be translated to in Hawaiian? The Hawaiian Names app for your iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone gives you a very easy way to see what your name would be translated to in Hawaiian. Even if you don’t live in Hawaii or plan on traveling there it’s just a really cool thing to try out. This app has a database of more than 15,000 names so there is a good chance you'll find yours here.

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What to Expect

Keep in mind this is the free version of the app so while you can use it and have plenty of fun with it not all the features are available to you. In-app purchases range from $0.99 to $1.99. You can purchase the Audio Pack which teaches you how to say your Hawaiian name through a spoken translations, you can remove the ads, and you can Hawaiianize or convert any name you want into Hawaiian. If you want all the features just purchase the Hawaiian Bundle pack. Should you purchase the Audio Pack you will find the pronunciations to be clear and crisp so you can pick up on them quickly.

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As mentioned this app gives you more than 15,000 Hawaiian names, which is no small number. You can search for names in Hawaiian or English, whatever you prefer.

Added Features to Sweeten the Pot

Just to make the app a little more fun there are a few added features here such as the ability to email your Hawaiian name to all your family and friends. You can also share it by other means such as Twitter and Facebook. In the background of the app you'll be able to enjoy Ukulele music, which certainly gives you a feel for the island culture. For such a basic and simple app it actually has a very high customer rating; in fact, it's an almost-perfect rating. As the icing on the cake the app has just been updated so users have a more stable experience.

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I really appreciate that the translations are instant; just type in a name and you will see the translation appear, all while listening to the waves crash and the music play. Some of the translations are actually really cool and often not what you’d expect. I have tried a number of names now and had no problem finding translations for each of them.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Clean and uncluttered user interface
• Enjoy soothing music and rolling waves in the background
• Type in an English or Hawaiian name and get an instant translation
• Share your Hawaiian name by a number of means such as email, Twitter, and Facebook

Cons

• Not all features are available in the free version
• It’s almost too simple and basic

Final Thoughts

The Hawaiian Names app for your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad gives you a very quick and simple way to see what your name would be when translated into Hawaiian.