Kaleikaumaka
Hawaiian
Etymology
ka (“the”) + lei (“lei”) + kau (“place”) + maka (“eye”) = "the beloved child to be looked upon with love and pride".
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ka.lej.kawˈma.ka/, [kəlejkɐwˈmɐkə]
- (rapid speech) IPA(key): [kəlejkɔwˈmɐkə]
Proper noun
Kaleikaumaka
- A male given name of modern usage, sometimes also given to girls.
References
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986, page 133
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records.