Kaulana
See also: kaulana
Hawaiian
Etymology
kaulana (“famous”). Also a short form of compound given names containing this word.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kawˈla.na/, [kɐwˈlɐnə]
- (rapid speech) IPA(key): [kɔwˈlɐnə]
Proper noun
Kaulana
- A male given name.
- (less common today) A female given name.
References
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kaulana occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 7 women and 1 man.