Makamae

See also: makamae

Hawaiian

Etymology

From makamae (“precious”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ma.kaˈmae̯/, [mə.kəˈmɐe̯]

Proper noun

Makamae

a female or (sometimes) male given name from Hawaiian, of modern usage

References

Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records.

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