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Kalawaia

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Kalawaia

Pronounced kah-lah-WY-ah /ˌkɑː.lɑːˈwaɪ.ɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian Kalawaia, 'the fisherman' (ka, 'the,' + lawaia, 'fisherman; fishing'). A name rooted in Hawaiian life and the sea.Low

In 30 seconds: A Hawaiian name of the sea: Kalawaia means 'the fisherman' (said 'kah-lah-WY-ah'). Rooted and rare.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian Kalawaia, 'the fisherman' (ka, 'the,' + lawaia, 'fisherman; fishing'). A name rooted in Hawaiian life and the sea.
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History & Origin

Kalawaia is the Hawaiian for 'the fisherman', from lawaia ('fisherman; fishing'). It reads meaningful and distinctive - rare in the U.S. (said 'kah-lah-WY-ah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, rooted, and distinctive.

Did you know? Kalawaia traces to the Hawaiian for 'the fisherman', from lawaia ('fisherman; fishing') - a meaningful choice, rare in the U.S. (said 'kah-lah-WY-ah').
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References - Kalawaia — Hawaiian 'the fisherman'

Variations

KalawayaKalawaiLawaia

Nicknames

KalaKai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalawaia mean?

Kalawaia is Hawaiian for 'the fisherman' (ka, 'the,' + lawaia, 'fisherman'), a name tied to the sea.

How do you pronounce Kalawaia?

It's said kah-lah-WY-ah /ˌkɑː.lɑːˈwaɪ.ɑː/ - 4 syllables, stress on the third.

Is Kalawaia a boy or girl name?

It is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kalawaia?

It is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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