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Kainoa
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Hawaiian
Etymology
From haw ka the + haw inoa name; namesake. Originally given as a second name to a child who was named after a relative, or in honor of the family surname. Later sometimes interpreted as haw kai sea + haw noa free of taboo.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
haw proper noun
haw male,female<q:formerly> Hawaiian
Related terms
haw Nāinoa
References
Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kainoa occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name of 17 women and 13 men
Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State: Kainoa was included in the top hundred first names for boys born in the State of Hawaii during 1990-2008.