Makanui

Hawaiian

Etymology

maka (“eye”) + nui (“big”) = "big eyes".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.kaˈnu.i/, [mə.kəˈnu.wi]

Proper noun

Makanui

1. a male or female given name from Hawaiian

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Makanui occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 19 women and 18 men.

Maori

Etymology

maka from the first syllable of English McDonald's + Maori nui (“big”)

Proper noun

Makanui

1. A Big Mac, a type of hamburger.

References

• "McDonalds^[sic] launches Te Reo Māori menu" on Māori Television website, viewed 2018-05-29