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Makanui
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Hawaiian
Etymology
haw maka eye + haw nui big = "big eyes".
Pronunciation
Proper noun
haw proper noun
haw male,female 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.
Māori
Etymology
Compound of maka (from the first syllable of mi en McDonald's) + mi nui big.
Pronunciation
makanui '---
Proper noun
mi proper noun
A Big Mac, a type of hamburger.
References
"McDonalds launches Te Reo Māori menu" on Māori Television website, viewed 2018-05-29