Kalehua

Hawaiian

Etymology

ka (“the”) + lehua (“lehua flower; expert”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌka.leˈhu.a/, [ˌkɐ.leˈhu.wə]

Proper noun

Kalehua

  1. a female given name from Hawaiian, sometimes also given to men
  2. Name of ancient surfing areas and other places in Hawaii.

References
  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert - Esther T. Mookini, Place Names of Hawaii, University of Hawaii Press 1974
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kalehua occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 35 women and 7 men.
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