Makaio

Hawaiian

Etymology

Vernacular form of the biblical Mataio (“Matthew”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maˈkaj.o/, [məˈkɐjjo]
  • (rapid speech) IPA(key): [məˈkɛjjo]

Proper noun

Makaio

  1. A male given name.

References

  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 183
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records. Early example:
    Makaio Ehu (male), married in 1910, Honolulu
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