Lono

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See also: lono and łono

Hawaiian

Etymology

lono (news)

Pronunciation

Proper noun

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  1. (Hawaiian mythology) One of the four major gods; the god of agriculture, nature and fertility.
  2. a male given name from Hawaiian, formerly also given to women.

References

  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 392
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Lono occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 14 women and 31 men.