Aloha
Hawaiian
editEtymology
editFrom aloha (“love”). Also short for compound names containing the word aloha.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editAloha
- a female or (uncommon) male given name
Usage notes
edit- Much more popular in the form Kealoha.
References
edit- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early examples:
- Aloha Kapiko (woman), married in 1911 Maui
- Aloha Kaialau (woman), married in 1915 Honolulu