Aloha

See also: ALOHA and aloha

Hawaiian

Etymology

From aloha (“love”). Also short for compound names containing the word aloha.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aˈlo.ha/, [əˈlo.hə]

Proper noun

Aloha

1. a female or (uncommon) male given name

Usage notes

• Much more popular in the form Kealoha.

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not occur in 19th century marriage records. Early examples:

  Aloha Kapiko (woman), married in 1911 Maui

  Aloha Kaialau (woman), married in 1915 Honolulu