Kalua

See also: kalua and kālua

Hawaiian

Etymology

ka (“the”) + lua (“second one, companion; pit”); also a short form of compound given names beginning thus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaˈlu.a/, [kəˈlu.wə]

Proper noun

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

Usage notes

• The most common name of Hawaiian women in 19th century marriage records.

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kalua is the only name of 208 women and 119 men in 19th century marriage records.