Lakalo

Hawaiian

Etymology

Vernacular form of the biblical Lazaro (“Lazarus”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /laˈka.lo/, [ləˈkɐ.lo]

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 183
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Lakalo occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 4 men.