Kalili

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Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

kalili, an endemic Hawaiian violet; also ka (“the”) + lili (“jealousy”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kaˈli.li/, [kəˈli.li]

Proper noun[edit]

Kalili

  1. a female given name from Hawaiian
  2. (dated) a male given name from Hawaiian, borne by ancient chiefs
  3. a surname

References[edit]

  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert: Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kalili occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name of 52 women and 24 men.
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