Momi

See also: momi

Hawaiian

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈmo.mi/

Proper noun

Momi

a female given name from Hawaiian

Related terms

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.

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