Mahina

See also: mahina and māhina

Hawaiian

Etymology

mahina (“moon, moonlight;a farm”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maˈhi.na/, [məˈhi.nə]

Proper noun

Mahina

1. a female given name from Hawaiian

Usage notes

• Formerly also given to men.

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Mahina occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 7 women and 16 men.
• Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State:Mahina was included in the top hundred first names for girls born in the State of Hawaii in 2003.