Kainoa

Hawaiian

Etymology

From ka (“the”) + inoa (“name; namesake”). Originally given as a second name to a child who was named after a relative, or in honor of the family surname. Later sometimes interpreted as kai (“sea”) + noa (“free of taboo”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /kajˈno.a/, [kɐjˈnowə]

(rapid speech) IPA^(key): [kɛjˈnowə]

Proper noun

Kainoa

A male given name; formerly also given to women.

Related terms

Nāinoa

References

Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kainoa occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name of 17 women and 13 men
Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State: Kainoa was included in the top hundred first names for boys born in the State of Hawaii during 1990-2008.

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