Momi

See also: momi

Hawaiian

Etymology

momi (“pearl”). Also a translation of the English name Pearl.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmo.mi/

Proper noun

1. a female given name from Hawaiian.

Related terms

• Leimomi
• Momilani

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 186
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Momi occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name mononym of 1 woman.