Kaiatan Character List and Pronunciation Guide

This section will continue to grow in the future. Also be aware, there are SPOILERS in the list. I avoided as many as I could, but some are just unavoidable.

Last updated: 1/21/22 for Legends of Kaiatan

Name (Pronunciation) “Meaning” Identity (Ages are at beginning of their story)

People

Aerilyn (AIR-uh-lin) “Beautiful air” Iojif, Solana’s daughter
Agu (AH-goo) “Leopard” Darrendrakar, Maon hunter
Ahjin Machol (AH-jzhin MACK-ole) “Fights for what is his, Dance” Iojif, 16 years old, skydancer
Akamu (Ah-KAH-moo) “Earth” Darrendrakar, Maon shaman
Aki (AH-kee) “Autumn, bright” Iskrin, Ahjin’s guard
Akoni (Uh-CONE-ee) “Worthy of admiration” Nokai, Tua’s eighth sister
Aktar Kuzmin (ACK-tar KOOZ-min) “Star; son of Kuzma” Iskrin, orphan boy
Ala (ALL-uh) “ Esteemed, fragrant” Nokai, one of Tua’s mothers
Alaneokawakani (AH-la-NAY-oh-KAW-ah-KAHN-ee or Alaneo or Kani) “Unclouded” Nokai, Nia’s missing dad
Alemana (A-leh-MAN-uh) “Powerful man” Nokai, fisher, later one of Ahjin’s guards
Amakualena (AH-ma-KUE-ah-LAIN-ah or KUE-ah) “Swift/strong warrior” Nokai boy, Kala and Nia’s friend
Amrafel (AHM-rah-fell) “God’s keeper” Iojif, priest in Vasi
Anela (Uh-NEH-luh) “Angel” Nokai, Alemana and Kolina’s crew member
Aolanikalia (AY-oh-LAHN-ee-kah-LEE-uh or Aolani or Lani) “Heavenly cloud, sky/heaven” Nokai, Nia’s mom
Aran (AH-run) “Wild goat, or forest” Darrendrakar, bully to Kokoro
Arasi (uh-RAHS-ee) “Storm” Iojif, one of Ahjin’s guards
Arcelio (Ar-SEE-lee-oh) “Altar of heaven” Iojif orphan boy
Aria Faron Machol (AH-ree-ah FARE-un) “Lion” Iojif, Ahjin’s mother
Asad (Ah-SAHD) “Lion” Darrendrakar, Maon headman
Asitha (Uh-SEETH-uh) “Tranquil/ dark blue/ warm” Iskrin, apprentice priest
Askari (Uh-SCAR-ee) “Fighter” Iskrin, warrior
Astra Kukarni (ASS-truh Koo-KARN-ee) “Star; village clerk” Iskrin, Ketifa’s step-sister
Atsuko (At-SOO-koh) “Warm child” Kitten in Iskra
Aukai (AWK-eye) “Seafarer” Nokai pirate captain
Avari Masiela (Uh-VAHR-ee Mass-ee-ELL-uh) “Of the heavens; more sky” Iojif, Fala’s fiance
Awakakama (Ah-wuh-kah-KAHM-uh) “Nimble/quick river” Nokai, one of Nia’s twin far-brothers
Chalon (CHAY-lon) “To change” Darrendrakar, Asad’s son & Kalliona’s husband
Charu (CHAIR-oo) “Lovely/ beautiful” Iojif woman, Ahjin’s cousin
Chiara (Chee-AHR-uh) “Clear, bright, famous” Iskrin, one of Ahjin’s guards
Chitra Ruchi (CHIT-ruh) “Excellent, bright” Iskrin, Sayaka’s older daughter
Chiyo (CHIE-oe) “Thousand sparkles, forever” Iskrin, one of Ahjin’s guards
Crow (CROE) Nickname of Iojif serial killer/pirate captain
Dalya (DAHL-yuh) “Branch of a tree” Darrendrakar, young girl shipwrecked in Iskra
Darravani the Omnifarious (DAR-uh-VAHN-ee) “Earth, the All-Shaped” Darrendrakar Goddess of Earth
Daz (DAZZ) “Burnt land” Iskrin, one of Ahjin’s guards
Ekewaka (ECK-uh-WAHK-uh) “Protector of riches” Kraken
Enaki (Eh-NACK-ee) “Glowing/raging sea” Nokai, Nia’s “uncle,” closest father-figure
Erardo Kaoru Shekeda (Err-ARE-doh Kay-OH-roo Shuh-KAY-duh) “Strong as wild boar; fragrant; almond tree” Darrendrakar, Kokoro’s father
Esen (ESS-en) “Wind” Iojif, Solana’s brother
Etana (EH-tah-nah) “Cat” Darrendrakar, Makarodont, Nia’s guard
Fala Ilmarinen (FALL-uh Ill-MARE-in-un) “Crow; Air” Iojif, young woman
Farukh Ekorov (Far-OOK) “One who tells right from wrong” Iskrin, Devoran, Tarakh’s father
Fathi (FAHTH-ee) “Victorious” Iskrin, ship captain
Gazhanar (GAH-zhan-aur) “Lion” Darrendrakar, Cat spy, jaguarrundi
Gurryon Moriko (GURR-yon) “Lion” Darrendrakar, Ludik’s brother
Haider Moriko (HIE-der) “Lion” Darrendrakar, Ludik’s brother
Hanini (Huh-NEE-nee) “Pour down like rain” Nokai, Tua’s eleventh sister
Hariskandra Ekorov (HAHR-uh-SKAND-ruh) “Merciful as the light of the moon” Iskrin, Devoran, Tarakh’s mother
Harita (Huh-REET-uh) “Green” Darrendrakar, Dog spy, molossus
Haru Ashvakosha (HAHR-oo) “Warm blessing/spring bough” Iskrin, Zefra’s younger sister
Hasana Senjyor (Hah-SAHN-uh Sain-JYORE) “Beautiful, fair; Descended of the gods” Iojif, princess
Havard (HAVE-erd) “guard” Iskrin, merchant
Hesketh Ashvakosha (HESK-eth) “Horse racecourse” Iskrin, horseman, Zefra’s father
Heti (HET-ee) “Flame” Iskrin, Hotaru healer
Hiranya Moriko (Her-AHN-yuh) “Gold; most valuable” Darrendrakar, Ludik’s younger sister
Hoku (HOE-koo) “Star” Nokai, Alemana and Kolina’s crew member
Honi Erroldin (HOH-nee) “Wolf” Darrendrakar, Zienna’s little sister
Ilani (Ill-AHN-ee) “My tree” Darrendrakar, Gurryon’s fiancé
Ingo (EENG-oe) “Wolf” Darrendrakar, Dog spy, lion hound
Inna (IN-nuh) “Strong water” Nokai, fisherwoman, temporary captain
Ipolani (Ip-oh-LAHN-ee) “Heavenly sweetheart” Nokai, Tua’s second sister
Irajahan the Omnipotent (Ear-AH-jzuh-han) “Born of the monsoon, the All-Powerful” Iojif God of Air
Isako (ISS-uh-koe) “This sand child” Iskrin, one of Ahjin’s guards
Isaura (Is-SAUR-uh) “Soft air” Iojif, wife of Jirish
Isvah (ISS-vuh) “Spiritual leader” Iskrin, Hotaru chief priest
Izo Ashvakosha (EE-zoe) “Ice/ iron” Iskrin, Zefra’s older brother
Jarlath (JAR-lath) “Man of control” Iojif, one of Ahjin’s guards
Jayan Machol (JZAY-an) “Victorious” Iojif, Ahjin’s father
Jirish (JZIR-ish) “Storm god” Iojif, Gale priest
Kahoni (Kuh-HOE-nee) “The kiss” Nokai, Tua’s mom
Kaimana (Kay-MAN-uh) “Diamond” Nokai, Lani’s friend
Kaito (KAY-toe) “Sea, ocean; soar, fly” Darrendrakar, seal
Kalalamoanani (Kah-LA-la-moe-uh-NAHN-ee or KAH-la) “Clear beautiful sea” Nokai, Nia’s older near-sister
Kaliyakaomoana (kuh-LEE-yuh-KAY-oh-moe-ANN-uh or kuh-LEE-yuh) “Seafaring slayer of 1000-headed dragon” Nokai, Nia’s younger brother
Kalliona Moriko (Kal-ee-OH-nuh) “One lion” Darrendrakar, Ludik’s older sister
Kama (KAH-mah) “Love/desire” Nokai, healer apprentice boy
Kamaka (KAH-muh-kuh) “Beloved one” Nokai, Tua’s third sister
Kamakana Moriko (KAH-mah-KAH-nah) “Gift” Darrendrakar, Ludik’s daughter, second, leopard
Kamalalokelani (Kuh-MAHL-uh-LOW-kay-LAHN-ee) “Kamala” Nokai, Manami’s girlfriend
Kamea(keikilani) (Kuh-MAY-ah-KAY-kee-lah-nee) “Sweet darling child of heaven” Nokai, Nia’s younger far-sister
Kanagan Errolsin (CAN-uh-gun) “Wolf cub” Darrendrakar, Zienna’s little brother
Kani (KAH-nee) “Strong one” Nokai, shipwrecked on Dragon Isles
Kassian (KASS-ee-an) “Empty/ poor/ robbed” Architect
Keahi (Kee-AH-hee) “The fire” Iskrin, Hotaru clan, Sayaka’s younger daughter
Keelin Faron (KEE-lin) “Fair and slender; journey” Iojif, Aria’s brother
Ketifa Acharya (Ket-EE-fuh) “Blooming; Man of learning” Iskrin, Fairest inn drudge
Kini (KEE-nee) “Abundance” Nokai, Tua’s tenth sister
Kiziah Wataru (KIZZ-ee-uh What-ARE-oo) “Light of heart; navigate/cross over” Iskrin, Rikatsu clan, Izo’s bride
Kokoro Dayandi Shakeda (KOE-koe-roe Day-YAHN-dee Shuh-KAY-duh) “Heart; treasure house of compassion; almond tree” Darrendrakar, Goat boy
Kolina (Koe-LEE-nuh) “Maiden” Nokai, fisher, later one of Ahjin’s guards
Koray (KORE-ay) “Ember moon” Iskrin, Rikatsu healer
Krevan (KREV-un) “fox” Darrendrakar Fox from Kairri
Lanakila (LAN-uh-KEEL-uh) “Victory” Nokai, Tua’s oldest sister
Lapwing (Lap-wing) Nickname of Crow’s first mate
Lee (LEE) “Meadow; safe side” Iojif, city guard at lifts
Leimomi (Lay-MOE-mee) “Daughter of pearls” Nokai, one of Tua’s mothers
Lelei (Leh-LAY) “Good” Nokai, old healer woman
Lono (LOHN-oh) “New information” Nokai, Tua’s dad
Ludik Moriko (LUD-ick) “People & peace, or fame & war, Of the forest” Darrendrakar, 17/18 years old, hunter
Lyell Ulriksin (LIE-el UL-rick-sin) “Fire wolf, son of wolf” Darrendrakar wolf, border guard in Durriel
Madden (MAD-dun) “Little dog” Darrendrakar, forester Fox
Madigan (MAD-i-gun) “Dog, mastiff” Darrendrakar, Dingo from Kairri
Mahi (MA-hee) “Delightful, charming” Nokai, Tua’s fourth sister
Maili Machol (MAY-lee) “Tranquil, calm” Iojif, Ahjin’s younger sister
Makanavailea the Omniscient (Mah-KAHN-uh-vie-LEE-uh) “Gift of water that speaks, All-Knowing” Nokai Goddess of Water
Malu (MAH-loo) “Shelter” Nokai fisherman, temporary first mate
Manamikamoku (Muh-NAHM-ee-kuh-MOE-koo) “Manami” Nokai, Kamala’s boyfriend
Manuai (MAHN-oo-aye) “Happy” Nokai, one of Nia’s fathers
Mililani (MILL-ee-LAHN-ee) “To praise” Nokai, Tua’s seventh sister
Minali (Min-AH-lee) “Fish catcher” Nemerra’s mother
Mingan (MEENG-an) “Gray wolf” Darrendrakar, Durriel’s headman
Molimo Kumaser (Moh-LEE-moh Koo-muh-SEHR) “Bear walks into tree’s shade; bear” Darrendrakar, Bear forester
Narrasiman Moriko (Nah-RRAHS-ih-man) “Man-lion” Darrendrakar, Ludik’s older brother
Nashoba Erroldin (Nuh-SHOW-buh) “Wolf” Darrendrakar, Zienna’s little sister
Nemerra (Neh-MERR-uh) “Leopard” Darrendrakar, Ludik’s betrothed
Netra Hemalata Zerrano (NET-ruh Hem-uh-LAHT-uh Zerr-AH-no) “Eyes; vine of gold; lives by a mountain ridge” Darrendrakar, Goat girl
Niamolenulanami (NEE-ah-moe-LEN-noo-la-NAHM-ee) “Radiant fair of great reknown” Nokai, 15.5 years old, singer
Nohea (Noe-HEE-uh) “Lovely, handsome” Nokai, Tua’s fifth sister
Olinamalulani (Oh-LEEN-uh-MAH-loo-LAH-nee) “Joyful under heaven’s protection” Nokai, Nia’s younger sister
Olkan Errolsin (OHL-can) “Wolf” Darrendrakar, Zienna’s little brother
Pekelo (PECK-uh-loh) “Stone” Nokai, Tua’s father
Pillan (PILL-un) “God of stormy weather” Tempest priest in Ioj
Pomaikai (POME-eye-kie) “Lucky, blessed” Nokai, Tua’s ninth sister
Prathap (PRATH-up) “Heat/ splendor/ majesty/ power” Iskrin, Hotaru chieftain
Rada (RAH-duh) “Success, lightning” Iskrin, priest applicant
Raisa Kordairo Dayandi (RAY-suh Cohr-DEHR-oh Day-YAHN-dee) “Ewe; lamb; treasure house of compassion” Darrendrakar, Kokoro’s mother
Razi Ruchi (RAH-zee) “Contented” Iskrin, Hotaru clan, Sayaka’s son
Redell (RED-ell) “Wolf counsel” Darrendrakar, Dog spy, leopard dog
Resef the Omnificent (RES-eff) “Fire, the All-Creative” Iskrin God of Fire
Risa Ashvakosha (REE-suh) “Sand of the village” Iskrin, Zefra’s younger sister
Roukan Errolsin (ROO-can) “Wolf counsel” Darrendrakar, Zienna’s little brother
Rozali (Roe-ZALL-ee) “Gentle horse” Darrendrakar, Horse spy
Ruka Sassabadin (ROO-kuh Sah-SAH-bah-din) “Bright blue flower, daughter of the wolf” Darrendrakar, wife of Lyell
Rurru Moriko (ROO-rroo) “Owl” Darrendrakar, Ludik’s son, first, snow leopard
Sahali (Sah-HOLL-ee) “Sky, heaven” Iojif, horse breeder
Sayaka Ruchi (Sae-YAHK-uh RUE-chee) “Good arrow of the sand, Light/ beauty” Iskrin, Hotaru clan, warrior
Sefu (SEFF-oo) “Sword” Iojif, Priest in Mura
Shankhi (SHAHN-kee) “Ocean, lord” Darrendrakar in Kairri
Shara Kaniyar (SHAR-uh CAN-ih-yar) “Flame; straight, direction” Iskrin, Zefra’s mother
Shri Okechuku (SHREE OH-keh-CHOO-koo) “Light, rank, power; gift from god” Iskrin, Tukiko healer
Siroko Kyveli (Sur-O-ko) “Warm wind; dark-haired” Iojif, nobleman
Solana (Soe-LANN-uh) “Wind from the east” Iojif, lady of the house
Sparrow (SPARE-roe) Iojif, Amrafel’s nickname for a priest
Sufa (SUE-fuh) “Storm” Iojif, released priestess, Ahjin’s distant cousin on mother’s side
Surahava (SURR-uh-HAH-uh) “Divine feeling” Iojif, daughter of Jirish and Isaura, Ahjin’s grandmother
Tadaki Parikh (Tuh-DAHK-ee Puh-REEK) “Faithful; assayer” Iskrin, Heresa miner
Tala Lyelldin (TALL-uh LIE-ul-din) “Wolf” Darrendrakar, Lyell’s second-born child
Tanvir Sahira (TAN-veer Suh-HEER-uh) “Strong, brave boy; mountain” Iskrin, Serafi young man
Tarakh Ekorov (Tuh-ROCK ECK-uh-rov) “Morning star” Iskrin, Devoran farmer
Tema (TEEM-a) “Palm tree; upright” Darrendrakar, Durriel’s shaman
Terru Moriko (TERR-oo) “Brilliant” Darrendrakar, Ludik’s son, third, lion
Tikani Erroldin (Tih-KAHN-ee) “Wolf” Darrendrakar, Zienna’s little sister
Torao (Tor-AY-oh) “Tiger’s tail” Darrendrakar, Ludik’s grandpapa
Tuakahakina (TOO-uh-KAH-hah-KEE-nuh) “Tua” Nokai boy, 12 years old
Tucker (TUCK-ur) “To torment” Iojif, exile in Iskra
Uilani (OO-ee-LAHN-ee) “Heavenly beauty” Nokai, Tua’s sixth sister
Usri Ashvakosha (OOS-ree) “Morning light” Iskrin, Zefra’s younger sister
Varin (VAHR-un) “Ocean” Darrendrakar in Kairri
Varnika (VAR-nuh-kuh) “True gold” Darrendrakar, Cat spy, karrakal
Vasu Ruchi (VAH-soo) “Bright” Iskrin, Hotaru clan, Sayaka’s husband
Virat Kapadia (VEER-at Kuh-PAID-ee-uh) “Majestic, brilliant; Cloth merchant” Iskrin, merchant
Ya’eel (YAH-eel, with click between syllables and a squeal-whistle) “He will rise” Nokai dolphin, Nia’s friend
Zafrir Kyveli (Zaff-REER Kie-VELL-ee) “Wind; dark-haired” Iojif, Avari’s enemy
Zefra Ashvakosha Kezhekori (ZEF-ruh ASH-vah-KOASH-uh KEZ-eh-KORE-ee) “West wind in the morning, Sound of the horse, Burning fire” Iskrin, 15 years old, Hotaru guide
Zeva (ZEE-vuh) “Sword” Nokai, one of Nia’s fathers
Zhurrahava Moriko (ZHURR-uh-HAH-vuh) “Divine feeling” Darrendrakar, Ludik’s daughter, fourth, black jaguar
Zienna Erroldin (Zee-EH-nuh ERR-ohl-din) “Reddish brown; boar wolf” Darrendrakar, Wolf girl, 13 years old
Zinon (ZINE-un) “Guest, host” Darrendrakar, Horse spy

Groups, Locations, Languages

Achira (Uh-CHEER-uh) “Horse” Iskrin clan, specialty: horses
Akasha (Uh-KAHSH-uh) “Space, sky” City in south central Ioj
Alekona (Al-eh-KONE-uh) “Old town” Nokailana capital city
Arupa (Uh-ROOP-uh) “Unbounded, divine” Island
Chiharu (Chih-HARE-oo) “Thousand springtimes” Iskrin clan, specialty: perfume
Chisato (Chih-SAT-oe) “Thousand villages” Largest city in Devora, Iskra
Darrendra (Duh-RREND-druh) “Ruler of the earth” Northern country
Darrendrakar (Duh-RREND-druh-car) “Shapes of the earth” People of Darrendra, shapeshifters
Darrendran (Duh-RREND-drun) Darrendrakar language
Devora (Dev-OH-ruh) “Bee” Iskrin clan, specialty: grain
Dragon Isles Islands between Nokailana and Darrendra
Durriel (DUHRR-ee-ell) “Heaven is my dwelling place” Canid village
East Coral Island Farthest occupied island in Nokailana
Heresa (Herr-ESS-uh) “Ruler of diamonds” Iskrin clan, speciality: gems, precious metals
Hotaru (Hoe-TARE-oo) “Firefly” Iskrin tribe, specialty: maps
Ioj (EYE-ojze) “Air” Eastern country
Iojif (Eye-OH-jziff) “People of air” People of Ioj, avians
Iojo (Eye-OH-jzo) Iojif language
Irad (I-rad) “City of witness” Lost city of gods
Iskra (ISK-ruh) “Spark” Southern country
Iskra(ISK-ruh) Southern country
Iskrin (ISK-ree) People of Iskra, desert-dwellers
Iskrin (ISK-run) “Of the spark” People of Iskra, desert-dwellers
Iskrit (ISK-rit) Iskrin language
Itziri (It-ZEER-ee) “Old stone” Iskran clan, speciality: raw metals
Kairri (CARE-ree) “Ocean village” Village in Canid kindred
Kanshi (KAHN-shee) “Sacred city” Darrandra capital, in east
Kazuki (Kuh-ZOO-kee) “One tree” Iskran clan, speciality: spices
Maon (MAY-on) “Habitation” Felid village
Mura (MURR-uh) “Village” Tiny northern village in Ioj
Murron Islands (MURR-on) “Sea seal” Islands south of Darrendra
Nokai (NO-kie) “Dweller on the sea shore” People of Nokailana, aquastrians
Nokailana (NO-kie-LAHN-uh) “Islands on the sea” Western islands
Noki (NO-kee) Nokai language
Orrik (OR-rick) “Old oak tree” Village in Canid kindred
Pramath (PRAHM-uth) “Horse” Small village in Devora, Iskra
Rapata (Ruh-PAT-uh) “bright fame” Large city on coast, Iskra
Ravisu (Rav-IH-soo) “Desired by sun” Iskrin clan, speciality: pottery, silk
Rikatsu (Rick-AT-soo) “Win harbor” Iskrin clan, speciality: ships
Sardad (SAHR-dad) “Gift of the city” Medium-sized city in Devora, Iskra
Saverio (Suh-VERR-ee-oh) “New house” Smallish city in southern Ioj
Serafi (Seh-RAH-fee) “Fiery ones” Iskrin clan, specialty: coal, mining
Shark Island Nokailana, one island west of East Coral Island
Soreka (Sore-AKE-uh) “Grapevine” Iskrin clan, speciality: fruits, wine
Tarvati (Tar-VAHT-ee) “Having stars” Iskrin clan, speciality: glass
Tetsuya (Tet-SOO-yuh) “Arrow of philosophy” Iskrin clan, specialty: weapons & metalwork
Tukiko (Too-KEE-koe) “Child of the moon” Iskrin clan, speciality: healing
Vasi (VAHS-ee) “Divine night” Capital of Ioj

Maps

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