Lukia

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See also: Lūkia

Hawaiian[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /luˈkia/, [luˈtiə]

Etymology 1[edit]

Vernacular form of the biblical Ludia (“Lydia”). Also from English Lucy and Lucia, and a shortened form of Hawaiian Luʻukia.

Proper noun[edit]

Lukia

a female given name originating from the Bible

Etymology 2[edit]

Borrowed from English Russia.

Proper noun[edit]

Lukia

Alternative form of Lūkia

References[edit]

Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Lukia occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 20 women.

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