Kalili
See also: kalili
Hawaiian edit
Etymology edit
kalili, an endemic Hawaiian violet; also ka (“the”) + lili (“jealousy”).
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Kalili
- a female given name from Hawaiian
- (dated) a male given name from Hawaiian, borne by ancient chiefs
- a surname
References edit
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert: Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kalili occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name of 52 women and 24 men.