Hauʻoli

See also: hauʻoli

Hawaiian

Etymology

From hauʻoli (“happiness”)

Proper noun

1. a male given name from Hawaiian.
2. a female given name from Hawaiian.

Usage notes

• This name has been suggested as a translation for several English names, Felix, Joy, Letitia, etc, in 1980s and 1990s Hawaiian baby name books.
• Old Hawaiians avoided names that openly expressed happiness, fearing that they might attract evil sorcery.

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records.