Mahina
Hawaiian
Etymology
mahina (“moon, moonlight;a farm”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /maˈhi.na/, [məˈhi.nə]
Proper noun
Mahina
- a female given name from Hawaiian
Usage notes
- Formerly also given to men.
References
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Mahina occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 7 women and 16 men.
- Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State:Mahina was included in the top hundred first names for girls born in the State of Hawaii in 2003.