Kanaloa

Translingual

Etymology

Proper noun

Kanaloa f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Fabaceae.

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Further reading


Hawaiian

Etymology

Proto-Polynesian *Tangaloa

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.naˈlo.a/, [kənəˈlowə]

Proper noun

Kanaloa

  1. (Hawaiian mythology) One of the four major gods; god of kawa and the sea.
  2. (rare today) A male or female given name.

References

  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 387
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kanaloa occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name of 20 women and 11 men.
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