Kahalaomāpuana

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Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

ka (“the”) +‎ hala (“pandanus”) +‎ o (“of”) +‎ māpuana (“wafted fragrance”)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kaˌha.la.o.maː.puˈa.na/, [kəˌhɐ.lə.o.maː.puˈwɐ.nə]

Proper noun[edit]

Kahalaomāpuana

  1. (Hawaiian mythology) A minor goddess, the fifth Maile sister.
  2. (rare) a female given name from Hawaiian

References[edit]

  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 385
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early example:
    Mabel Kahalaomapuana Harris, married in 1925, Honolulu
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