Loika
Hawaiian edit
Etymology edit
Vernacular form of the biblical Loisa (“Lois”).
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Loika
- a female given name originating from the Bible
References edit
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 185.
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Loika occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 2 women and 2 men.