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Makaio

Hawaiian edit

Etymology edit

Vernacular form of the biblical Mataio (“Matthew”).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /maˈkai̯o/, [məˈkɐjo], [məˈkɛjo] (rapid speech)

Proper noun edit

Makaio

  1. a male given name originating from the Bible

References edit

  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 183
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records. Early example:
    Makaio Ehu (male), married in 1910, Honolulu
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