Makanui

Hawaiian

Etymology

maka (“eye”) + nui (“big”) = "big eyes".

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ma.kaˈnu.i/, [məkəˈnuwi]

Proper noun

Makanui

A male given name.
A female given name.

References

Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Makanui occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 19 women and 18 men.

Maori

Etymology

maka From English/Scottish Mac an abbreviation of the brand name McDonald's + Māori nui = big

Proper noun

Makanui

A Big Mac, a type of hamburger.

References

"McDonalds launches te reo Māori menu" on Māori Television website, viewed 2018-05-29

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