Kaleikaumaka

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Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

ka (the) + lei (lei) + kau (place) + maka (eye) = "the beloved child to be looked upon with love and pride".

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kaˌlei̯.kau̯ˈma.ka/, [kəˌlɛj.kəwˈmɐ.kə]

Proper noun[edit]

Kaleikaumaka

  1. a male given name from Hawaiian of modern usage, sometimes also given to girls

References[edit]

  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986, page 133
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records.