Luika

Hawaiian

Etymology

Borrowed from English Louise and Louisa, or from the male name Lewis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /luˈi.ka/, [luˈwi.kə]

Proper noun

1. a female given name from English; sometimes also used for men.

Related terms

• Lui

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 185
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Luika occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 30 women and 5 men.