The gathering or the meeting
Kawana is a name of MΔori origin, primarily used in New Zealand, where it is the transliteration of the English word 'Governor'. In a broader Polynesian context, it is often associated with the concept of a gathering or a place of assembly. It remains extremely rare in the United States, offering a unique cultural connection for families with Pacific Islander heritage.
Less common today
Kawana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,586 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the Japanese manga series Β· Hana-Kimi