Kalua
Hawaiian edit
Etymology edit
ka (“the”) + lua (“second one, companion; pit”); also a short form of compound given names beginning thus.
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Kalua
- a female given name from Hawaiian
- a male given name from Hawaiian
- a surname
Usage notes edit
- The most common name of Hawaiian women in 19th century marriage records.
References edit
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kalua is the only name of 208 women and 119 men in 19th century marriage records.