Laka

See also: Appendix:Variations of "laka"

Hawaiian

Etymology

From laka (“tame”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈla.ka/, [ˈlɐ.kə]

Proper noun

Laka

1. (Hawaiian mythology) a goddess of the hula
2. (Hawaiian mythology) a god of canoe makers, and a legendary hero
3. (rare) a male or female given name from Hawaiian

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 392
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Laka occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 4 men.