Kamuela

Hawaiian

Etymology

Vernacular form of the biblical Samuela (“Samuel”).

Proper noun

1. a male given name originating from the Bible.
2. Alternative name of the town of Waimea on the island of Hawaii.

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 183
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kamuela occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 4 men.