Iakopo

Hawaiian

Etymology

Vernacular form of the biblical Iakobo (“James”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /i.aˈko.po/, [i.jəˈko.po]

Proper noun

Iakopo

1. a male given name originating from the Bible

Usage notes

• Much more common in the form Kimo.

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 182
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records. Early example:

  Iakopo Keliikuli (male), married in 1926, Honolulu.