Kalua
See also: kalua and kālua
Hawaiian
Etymology
ka (“the”) + lua (“second one, companion; pit”); also a short form of compound given names beginning thus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kaˈlu.a/, [kəˈluwə]
Proper noun
Kalua
- A female given name.
- A male given name.
- A surname.
Usage notes
- The most common name of Hawaiian women in 19th century marriage records.
References
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kalua is the only name of 208 women and 119 men in 19th century marriage records.