Kalua
Hawaiian
editEtymology
editka (“the”) + lua (“second one, companion; pit”); also a short form of compound given names beginning thus.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editKalua
- a female or 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.