Leimomi

Hawaiian

Etymology

lei (“wreath; child”) + momi (“pearl”) = "pearl necklace; precious and beautiful child".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lei̯ˈmo.mi/, [lejˈmo.mi]

Proper noun

Leimomi

1. a female given name from Hawaiian, of 20th century usage

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early examples:

  Leimomi Kulakauka (male), married in 1923, Kauai

  Lily Leimomi Cummings, married in 1927, Honolulu