Loika

Hawaiian

Etymology

Vernacular form of the biblical Loisa (“Lois”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /loˈi.ka/, [loˈwi.kə]

Proper noun

Loika

  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 Loika occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 2 women and 2 men.
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