Makaio

Hawaiian

Etymology

Vernacular form of the biblical Mataio (“Matthew”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maˈkai̯.o/, [məˈkɐj.jo], [məˈkɛj.jo] (rapid speech)

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 The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records. Early example:

  Makaio Ehu (male), married in 1910, Honolulu