Kalili

See also: kalili

Hawaiian

Etymology

kalili, an endemic Hawaiian violet; also ka (“the”) + lili (“jealousy”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaˈli.li/, [kəˈli.li]

Proper noun

Kalili

1. a female given name from Hawaiian
2. (dated) a male given name from Hawaiian, borne by ancient chiefs
3. a surname

References

• 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.