Aloha

See also: aloha

Hawaiian

Etymology

aloha (“love”). Also short for compound names containing the word aloha.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /aˈlo.ha/, [əˈlohə]

Proper noun

Aloha

  1. A female given name.
  2. (uncommon) A male given name.

Usage notes
  • Much more popular in the form Kealoha.

References
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early examples:
    Aloha Kapiko (woman), married in 1911 Maui
    Aloha Kaialau (woman), married in 1915 Honolulu
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