Mahina

See also: mahina

Hawaiian

Etymology

mahina (“moon, moonlight;a farm”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /maˈhi.na/, [məˈhinə]

Proper noun

Mahina

A female given name.

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.

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