Aloha

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Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

aloha (love). Also short for compound names containing the word aloha.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /aˈlo.ha/, [əˈlo.hə]

Proper noun[edit]

Aloha

  1. a female given name
  2. (uncommon) a male given name

Usage notes[edit]

  • Much more popular in the form Kealoha.

References[edit]

  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early examples:
    Aloha Kapiko (woman), married in 1911 Maui
    Aloha Kaialau (woman), married in 1915 Honolulu