Makanui

Hawaiian

Etymology

maka (“eye”) + nui (“big”) = "big eyes".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.kaˈnui/, [mə.kəˈnui]

Proper noun

1. a male given name from Hawaiian.
2. a female given name from Hawaiian.

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Makanui occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 19 women and 18 men.

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Maori

Etymology

maka From English/Scottish Mac an abbreviation of the brand name McDonald's + Māori nui = big

Proper noun

Makanui

1. A Big Mac, a type of hamburger.

References

• "McDonalds launches te reo Māori menu" on Māori Television website, viewed 2018-05-29