How to Say “Ashley” in Hawaiian

By Leah Freya • Updated October 5, 2026

Akele

The English name "ashley" is translated into Hawaiian as Akele.

Akele is used as the Hawaiian equivalent for the name "ashley".

Meaning: name (name)

Did you know?

In traditional Hawaiian culture, names could be changed throughout a person's life to reflect new stages of life or spiritual shifts.
Hawaiian names often undergo 'transliteration' where sounds are replaced by the closest available Hawaiian phoneme, turning 'sh' into 'k'.
The spelling Akele follows the strict Hawaiian phonology, which uses only thirteen letters in the entire alphabet.

Examples in context

ʻO Akele ka inoa.
Ashley is the name.
He aha kou inoa? ʻO Akele?
What is your name? Is it Ashley?
ʻO Akele ka inoa o ka keiki.
The child's name is Ashley.

Example conversation

Koa is introducing a friend to Noelani.

Koa

ŁO Akele kʰia.
That is Ashley.
Noelani

Aloha, Akele!
Hello, Ashley!
Koa

He kumu hanau Łu Ło Akele.
Ashley is a teacher.
Noelani

Hauʻoli au e hālāwai pū me Akele.
I am happy to meet Ashley.

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Leah Freya

Aloha! I'm Leah. My heart sings with the language of the islands every time I surf on a warm Hawaiian wave, with my pencil in one hand and my notepad in the other. I've made exploring the unique and vibrant language of Hawaii my lifelong passion. I believe, when you know the local lingo, you not only engage with the locals at a deeper level, but you also embrace the spirit of the island. Immerse yourself in my posts, and let's say "Aloha" to learning Hawaiian together!

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