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Laka

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Pronounced LAH-kah /ˈlɑ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian Laka, of layered meaning (variously 'gentle; tame; attracted to'); the Hawaiian goddess of the hula, the forest, and fertility; routes uncertain; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Gentle; the goddess of hula: Laka is a Hawaiian goddess. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LAH-kah'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowPolynesian, Hawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian Laka, of layered meaning (variously 'gentle; tame; attracted to'); the Hawaiian goddess of the hula, the forest, and fertility; routes uncertain; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Laka comes from the Hawaiian Laka, of layered meaning (variously 'gentle; tame'); the Hawaiian goddess of the hula and forest (routes uncertain, which we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'LAH-kah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-hula-goddess at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Laka is variously 'gentle; tame; attracted to' in Hawaiian — the goddess of the hula, the forest, and fertility — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the goddess; said 'LAH-kah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Laka — Polynesian mythology; goddess; routes uncertain

Variations

Laca

Nicknames

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If you like Laka…

Pele— a fellow Hawaiian goddess
Hina— a companion Polynesian goddess
Kane— a kin Hawaiian deity
Namaka— echoes that soft -ka sound
Lilo— shares Laka's Hawaiian roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laka mean?

Laka is Hawaiian, variously 'gentle; tame; attracted to'; the goddess of the hula and forest. The routes are uncertain. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Laka?

It's said LAH-kah /ˈlɑ.kɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laka a boy or girl name?

Laka is a girl's name here (the Hawaiian goddess).

How popular is Laka?

Laka is a very rare name in the U.S.

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