Kapua

See also: kapua

Hawaiian

Etymology

ka (“the”) + pua (“flower; child”). Also a short form of compound names beginning with Kapua-.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaˈpua/, [kəˈpuə]

Proper noun

Kapua

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

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kapua occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name of 13 women and 10 men.