Writing Adolescent Fiction/Character names/Micronesian
Usage note
editMicronesia, sensu lato, is an ethno-linguistic grouping (teamed up with Polynesia and Melanesia) that includes Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan, Tinian, and Rota), the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia. Some definitions also include the island nations of Nauru and Kiribati as part of Micronesia. The word can also refer to the country known as the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), which includes Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap, Kosrae, and Ulithi.
Most people in Micronesian countries today have English first names (John, Jim, Paul, Peter, Tom, Brandon, Brian, Kate, Julie, Mary, Anne, Jessica, Taylor, Michelle, etc.), but there are a few first names peculiar to these ethnic groups.
Girls’ names
edit- Achina (Chuukese)
- Andelina (Chuukese)
- Emelihter (Pohnpeian)
- Isa (Guamanian)
- Lihen (Pohnpeian)
- Mihter (Pohnpeian)
- Runica (Marshallese)
- Tana (Chuukese, Guamanian)
- Tulpe (Kosraean)
- Yoana (Pohnpeian: Joanna)
- Daiana ( Chuukese )
- Weireen ( Chuukese )
- Welryn ( Chuukese )
- Lorleen ( Chuukese )
Boys’ names
edit- Adai (Guamanian)
- Adao (Guamanian)
- Alik (Kosraean)
- Cent (Marshallese)
- Eiken (Pohnpeian)
- Falthin (Yapese)
- Hostino (Kosraean)
- Kasian (Chuukese)
- Langidrik (Marshallese)
- Lepalik (Kosraean)
- Likiaksa (Kosraean)
- Lipiak (Kosraean)
- Malem (Kosraean)
- Marz (Chuukese)
- Oldak (Palauan)
- Polpisil (Pohnpeian)
- Sa (Kosraean)
- Salik (Kosraean)
- Salpasr (Pohnpeian)
- Tano (Guamanian)
- Tulensru (Kosraean)
- Nely (Chuukese)
Guamanian (Chamorro) surnames
editMost people in Guam have Hispanic, Filipino or other Pacific Islander surnames, but there are some with native names:
- Acfalle
- Aflague
- Aguan
- Agulto
- Aguon
- Ayuyu
- Alepuyo
- Alig
- Angoco
- Apatong
- Atalig
- Atoigue
- Attao
- Babauta
- Baccam
- Balajadia
- Chaco
- Charfauros
- Chargualaf
- Chatfaurus
- Faisao
- Fegurgur
- Feharang
- Gogue
- Gogui
- Gumataotao
- Hocog
- Laguana
- Limtiaco
- Lizama
- Mafnas
- Manglona
- Manibusan
- Mantanona
- Masga
- Matanane
- Mesngon
- Namauleg
- Naputi
- Nauta
- Nededog
- Ogo
- Ooka
- Pinaula
- Pocaigue
- Quenga
- Quichocho
- Quichuchu
- Quidachay
- Quinata
- Quinene
- Quitano
- Quitugua
- Songao
- Taga
- Taijeron
- Taimanao
- Taimanglo
- Tainatongo
- Taisacan
- Taisague
- Taisatano
- Taisatingfong
- Taitague
- Taitano
- Taitingfong
- Tajalle
- Tatlahe
- Tedtaotao
- Terlaje
- Topasna
- Toves
Northern Mariana Islander surnames
editThe majority of Northern Mariana Islanders have Hispanic or Filipino surnames.
- Ada
- Angui
- Apatang
- Aquiningoc
- Arriola
- Atalig
- Attao
- Ayuyu
- Babauta
- Borja
- Camacho
- Cing
- Dela Cruz
- De Leon Guerrero
- Delos Reyes
- Demapan
- Duenas
- Falig
- Fejeran
- Fitial
- Fujihira
- Guerrero
- Hocog
- Igibara
- Iginoef
- Igisaiar
- Igisomar
- Igitol
- Iguel
- Ilo
- Inos
- Itaman
- Itibus
- Kaipat
- Kaneshi
- Kapileo
- Kileleman
- Laniyo
- Lifoifoi
- Limes
- Lisua
- Litulumar
- Lizama
- Magofna
- Malite
- Manahane
- Mangabao
- Mangarero
- Manglona
- Maratita
- Masga
- Matagolai
- Mesngon
- Mettao
- Muna
- Naputi
- Nekaifes
- Ngeskebei
- Norita
- Odoshi
- Ogo
- Ogumoro
- Olaitiman
- Olopai
- Olupumar
- Pangelinan
- Parung
- Pinaula
- Pua
- Rabauliman
- Rangamar
- Rapugao
- Rebuenog
- Repeki
- Rogolifoi
- Romolor
- Sablan
- Sakisat
- Santa Maria
- Santos
- Saralu
- Satur
- Saures
- Selepeo
- Seman
- Somol
- Songao
- Taga
- Tagabuel
- Taimanao
- Taisacan
- Taisakan
- Taitano
- Taman
- Tebuteb
- Teregeyo
- Terlaje
- Tomokane
- Torres
- Wabol
Marshallese surnames
edit- Abon
- Aine
- Akilang
- Alee
- Alik
- Andrike
- Anej
- Aneo
- Anien
- Anitak
- Anitok
- Anjain
- Anjerok
- Anmontha
- Anni
- Antibas
- Arelong
- Bajo
- Balos
- Batlok
- Bejang
- Bellu
- Binejal
- Bobo
- Bolkeim
- Bunglick
- Calep
- Clanry
- Dribo
- Elcar
- Erakdrik
- Gold
- Hanchor
- Heine
- Hemos
- Henos
- Ishoda
- Jacklick
- Jakeo
- Jally
- Janer
- Jarom
- Jeik
- Jekkar
- Jelke
- Jerilong
- Jetnil
- Jetton
- Jibas
- Jibon
- Jieta
- Jinna
- Jitiam
- Joash
- Joram
- Joran
- Jorlang
- Juda
- Kabua
- Kaious
- Kaisha
- Kalles
- Kaneko
- Karben
- Kattil
- Keju
- Kelen
- Kilma
- Kios
- Konou
- Korok
- Kuli
- Laibwij
- Laiso
- Lakabung
- Lakjohn
- Lakmij
- Lalimo
- Langbata
- Langidrik
- Langinbelik
- Langrine
- Lanwe
- Lanwi
- Latdrik
- Latior
- Leban
- Leviticus
- Libokmeto
- Livai
- Loeak
- Lokboj
- Lokeijak
- Lokot
- Lolin
- Lomae
- Lometo
- Lorennij
- Makroro
- Malolo
- Maun
- Mea
- Mejbon
- Mojilong
- Morelik
- Naisher
- Nenam
- Note
- Rakin
- Rantak
- Riklon
- Rilang
- River
- Rubon
- Saimon
- Silk
- Sorimle
- Tabu
- Tibon
- Toring
- Wase
- Wonne
- Zedkaia
- Abner
- Alex
- Alfred
- Allen
- Andrew
- Benjamin
- Clarence
- Clement
- Daniel
- David
- Domnick
- Edmond
- Edward
- Edwin
- Enoch
- Enos
- George
- Gideon
- Harry
- Henry
- Hiram
- Isaac
- Jack
- Jacob
- James
- Jesse
- Joe
- Joel
- John
- Johnny
- Jonathan
- Joseph
- Leon
- Lewis
- Lucky
- Luke
- Luther
- Maddison
- Mark
- Marshall
- Matthew
- Moses
- Nathan
- Ned
- Paul
- Peter
- Phillip
- Ralpho
- Robert
- Sam
- Samson
- Samuel
- Thomas
- Timothy
- Titus
- William
Palauan surnames
edit- Adelbai
- Aitaro
- Andreas
- Arurang
- Asanuma
- Basilius
- Beltau
- Bultedaob
- Decherong
- Demei
- Elbelau
- Emesiochel
- Etpison
- Eungel
- Fritz
- Ililau
- Katosang
- Kloulechad
- Kloulubak
- Kuartei
- Kumangai
- Kyota
- Malsol
- Mariur
- Mesubed
- Napil
- Ngiraibai
- Ngirailemesang
- Ngiraingas
- Ngiraked
- Ngirakesau
- Ngiralmau
- Ngirausui
- Ngirchoimei
- Ngirmang
- Ngirmekur
- Ngirmeril
- Ngirmidol
- Ngiruchelbad
- Ngotel
- Oiterong
- Olkeriil
- Ongrung
- Orrukem
- Raikadroka
- Ramarui
- Rechelluul
- Reklai
- Remelik
- Remengesau
- Remoket
- Rengiil
- Rengulbai
- Ruluked
- Sbal
- Sikyang
- Soalablai
- Subris
- Tellames
- Tellei
- Temengil
- Teriong
- Tmetuchl
- Toribiong
- Udui
- Ulengchong
Other Micronesian surnames
editThe majority of people in the Federated States of Micronesia have English, German, Scandinavian, Hispanic or Japanese surnames.
- Akapito (Chuukese)
- Akkin (Chuukese)
- Alik (Kosraean)
- Apaisam (Pohnpeian)
- Defang (Pohnpeian)
- Eperiam (Pohnpeian)
- Etse (Pohnpeian)
- Falan (Yapese)
- Falcam (Pohnpeian)
- Figir (Yapese)
- Giltamag (Yapese)
- Hetiback (Chuukese)
- Ifamilik (Pohnpeian)
- Ioanis (Pohnpeian)
- Ittu (Pohnpeian)
- Kihleng (Pohnpeian)
- Kohper (Pohnpeian)
- Kusto (Pohnpeian)
- Lengsi (Pohnpeian)
- Likiaksa (Kosraean)
- Lipai (Pohnpeian)
- Lippwe (Ulithian)
- Livaie (Kosraean)
- Luckymis (Kosraean)
- Maipi (Chuukese)
- Mongkeya (Kosraean)
- Musrasrik (Pohnpeian)
- Nanpei (Pohnpeian)
- Narruhn (From Germany– most found in Chuuk or mixed)
- Nena (Kosraean)
- Otoko (Chuukese)
- Palemar (Yapese)
- Palsis (Kosraean)
- Panuel (Pohnpeian)
- Panuelo (Pohnpeian)
- Pelep (Pohnpeian)
- Ponapart (Pohnpeian)
- Salik (Kosraean)
- Setik (Chuukese)
- Sigrah (Kosraean)
- Silbanuz (Pohnpeian)
- Silo ( Chuukese )
- Susaia (Pohnpeian)
- Taulung (Kosraean)
- Tilfas (Pohnpeian)
- Tihpen (Pohnpeian)
- Tolenoa (Kosraean)
- Tosie (Kosraean)
- Tulensru (Kosraean)
- Umandal (Pohnpeian)
- Waguk (Kosraean)
- Wakup (Kosraean)
- Wichep (Pohnpeian)
First names as Micronesian surnames
editMany people in the FSM have surnames such as these:
- Abraham
- Albert
- Arnold
- Augustine
- Benjamin
- Carl
- Charley
- Daniel
- David
- Edgar
- Edmund
- Edward
- Elias
- Felix
- Fredrick
- Fritz
- George
- Henry
- Isaac
- Jack
- Jacob
- James
- Jimmy
- Joe
- Joel
- John
- Johnny
- Joseph
- Ken
- Leopold
- Manuel
- Marcus
- Martin
- Mason
- Mathias
- Mauricio
- Miguel
- Mike
- Moses
- Norman
- Pablo
- Paul
- Peter
- Phillip
- Raymond
- Robert
- Ruben
- Rudolph
- Salvador
- Sam
- Samuel
- Seymour
- Solomon
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Timothy
- Victor
- William