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Aloha

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See also: ALOHA and aloha

Hawaiian

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aˈlo.ha/, [əˈlo.hə]

Proper noun

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Aloha

  1. a female or (uncommon) male given name

Usage notes

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  • Much more popular in the form Kealoha.

References

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  • 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
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