Kimo

See also: kimo

Hawaiian

Etymology

Borrowed from English Jim.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈki.mo/, [ˈtimo]

Proper noun

Kimo

  1. A male given name, and a nickname for persons officially named James.

References
  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, pages 183, 184
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kimo occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name of 1 woman and 62 men.
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