Anuenue as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anuenue

What is the meaning of the name Anuenue ?

The baby name Anuenue is a Unisex name and is pronounced ah-noo-eh-noo-eh.

Anuenue is Hawaiian in Origin.

Anuenue is a modern English-friendly rendering of the Hawaiian Ānuenue, meaning “rainbow.” In Hawaiian orthography the initial long vowel carries a kahakō (macron): Ā-, and diacritics are often omitted in non-Hawaiian contexts. Pronounced approximately AH-noo-eh-noo-eh, the name is unisex and belongs to the family of Hawaiian nature names. Variants and spellings include Ānuenue, Anuenue (no diacritics), and the affectionate short forms Anu or Nene.

As a given name, Ānuenue appears sporadically in Hawaiʻi from the mid-20th century onward and has seen quiet growth alongside the Hawaiian language revival, most commonly as a middle name but also as a first. Usage outside Hawaiʻi remains rare. The rainbow holds rich symbolism in Native Hawaiian moʻolelo, signaling beauty after rain, protection, and the presence of esteemed chiefs or divine favor. Choosing Anuenue evokes brightness, transformation, and the vivid landscapes of the islands while honoring a living Indigenous language.

⚙ We can't find Anuenue in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. It's the kind of name that tends to be rare, regional, or newly made up. However you look at it, very few people share it.