Koleka

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See also: Kōleka

Hawaiian

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Etymology

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Vernacular form of the biblical Doreka (“Dorcas”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /koˈle.ka/, [koˈlɛ.kə]

Proper noun

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Koleka

  1. a female given name originating from the Bible

References

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  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 185
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Koleka ( which may also stand for Kōleka) occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 9 women and 1 man.
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