Kimona

See also: kimona

Hawaiian

Etymology

Vernacular form of the biblical Simona (“Simon”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /kiˈmo.na/, [tiˈmonə]

Proper noun

Kimona

A male given name.

References

Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 184
Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kimona occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 2 men.

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