Kini

See also: kini and -kini

Hawaiian

Etymology

kini (“multitude”), and short for compound names containing this word. Also the Hawaiian form of English Jane, Jennie and Jean.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈki.ni/, [ˈtini]

Proper noun

Kini

  1. A male given name.
  2. A female given name.
  3. King (English surname)

References
  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert ,Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 185
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kini occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 16 women and 17 men.
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