Kimona

See also: kimona

Hawaiian

Etymology

Vernacular form of the biblical Simona (“Simon”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kiˈmo.na/, [tiˈmo.nə]

Proper noun

1. a male given name originating from the Bible.

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 184
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kimona occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 2 men.