Palapala

See also: palapala

Hawaiian

Etymology

Borrowed from English Barbara, possibly also from Hawaiian palapala (“writing”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pa.laˈpa.la/, [pə.ləˈpɐ.lə]

Proper noun

1. a female given name from English.

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 184
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Palapala occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 11 women and 4 men.