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Kalua
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kalua kālua
Hawaiian
Etymology
haw ka the + haw lua second one, companion; pit; also a short form of compound given names beginning thus.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
haw proper noun
haw female,male Hawaiian
haw
Usage notes
The most common name of Hawaiian women in 19th century marriage records.
References
Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kalua is the only name of 208 women and 119 men in 19th century marriage records.