Mahina

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See also: mahina and māhina

Hawaiian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

mahina (“moon, moonlight;a farm”).

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /maˈhi.na/, [məˈhi.nə]

Proper noun[edit]

Mahina

a female given name from Hawaiian

Usage notes[edit]

Formerly also given to men.

References[edit]

Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Mahina occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 7 women and 16 men.
Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State:Mahina was included in the top hundred first names for girls born in the State of Hawaii in 2003.

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