Kalili
See also: kalili
Hawaiian
Etymology
kalili, an endemic Hawaiian violet; also ka (“the”) + lili (“jealousy”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kaˈli.li/, [kəˈlili]
Proper noun
Kalili
- A female given name.
- (dated) A male given name, borne by ancient chiefs.
- A surname.
References
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert: Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kalili occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name of 52 women and 24 men.