Palapala
See also: palapala
Hawaiian
Etymology
Borrowed from English Barbara, possibly also from Hawaiian palapala (“writing”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pa.laˈpa.la/, [pələˈpɐlə]
Proper noun
Palapala
- A female given name.
References
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 184
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Palapala occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 11 women and 4 men.