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): /kaˈlu.a/, [kəˈlu.wə]

Proper noun

Kalua

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

Usage notes

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

References

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