Kalua

See also: kalua and kālua

Hawaiian

Etymology

ka (“the”) + lua (“second one, companion; pit”); also a short form of compound given names beginning thus.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /kaˈlua/, [kəˈluə]

Proper noun

Kalua

a female or male given name from Hawaiian
a surname

Usage notes

The most common name of Hawaiian women in 19th century marriage records.

References

Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kalua is the only name of 208 women and 119 men in 19th century marriage records.

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