Laka
See also: Appendix:Variations of "laka"
Hawaiian edit
Etymology edit
laka (“tame”)
Proper noun edit
Laka
- (Hawaiian mythology) A goddess of the hula.
- (Hawaiian mythology) A god of canoe makers, and a legendary hero.
- (rare) A male and female given name.
References edit
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 392
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Laka occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 4 men.