Hekekia

Hawaiian

Etymology

Vernacular form of the biblical Hezekia (“Hezekiah”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌhe.keˈki.a/, [ˌhɛ.kɛˈti.jə]

Proper noun

Hekekia

1. a male given name originating from the Bible
2. a surname originating as a patronymic

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 182
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Hekekia occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 3 men.