Koleka

See also: Kōleka

Hawaiian

Etymology

Vernacular form of the biblical Doreka (“Dorcas”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /koˈle.ka/, [koˈlɛ.kə]

Proper noun

Koleka

1. a female given name originating from the Bible

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 185
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Koleka ( which may also stand for Kōleka) occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 9 women and 1 man.