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Kanaloa
Kanaloa Pronunciation
Kanaloa is pronounced kah-nah-LOH-ah /ˌkɑ.nɑˈloʊ.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Hawaiian Kanaloa — the great god of the ocean, the deep sea, and the underworld (one of the four major Hawaiian deities)Medium
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History & Origin
Kanaloa comes from Hawaiian Kanaloa — the great god of the ocean, the deep sea, and the underworld, one of the four major deities of Hawaiian religion (often paired with Kane). A mythic, powerful name; we note honestly that it names a revered god.
In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, the-god-of-the-ocean at the root, and mythic.
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How do you pronounce Kanaloa?
Kanaloa is pronounced kah-nah-LOH-ah (/ˌkɑ.nɑˈloʊ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Kanaloa said aloud.
How do you say Kanaloa?
Kanaloa is said kah-nah-LOH-ah (/ˌkɑ.nɑˈloʊ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Kanaloa said aloud.
What does the name Kanaloa mean?
Kanaloa is the great Hawaiian god of the ocean, the deep sea, and the underworld.
Is Kanaloa a boy or girl name?
Kanaloa is a boy's name.
How popular is Kanaloa?
Kanaloa is a rare name in the U.S.