Loika

Hawaiian

Etymology

Vernacular form of the biblical Loisa (“Lois”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlo̯i.ka/, [ˈlo̯i.kə]

Proper noun

1. a female given name originating from the Bible.

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 185.
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Loika occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 2 women and 2 men.