Lilinoe

Hawaiian

Etymology

From lilinoe (“mists”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /li.liˈno.e/, [li.liˈno.we]

Proper noun

Lilinoe

1. (Hawaiian mythology) A goddess of mists
2. a female given name from Hawaiian

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 392
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Lilinoe occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 5 women and 1 man.