Kalua
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Hawaiian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
ka (“the”) + lua (“second one, companion; pit”); also a short form of compound given names beginning thus.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Kalua
- a female given name from Hawaiian
- a male given name from Hawaiian
- a surname
Usage notes[edit]
- The most common name of Hawaiian women in 19th century marriage records.
References[edit]
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kalua is the only name of 208 women and 119 men in 19th century marriage records.