Kainoa

Hawaiian

Etymology

From ka (“the”) + inoa (“name; namesake”). Originally given as a second name to a child who was named after a relative, or in honor of the family surname. Later sometimes interpreted as kai (“sea”) + noa (“free of taboo”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kai̯ˈnoa/, [kəjˈnoə]

Proper noun

Kainoa

1. a male or (formerly) female given name from Hawaiian

Related terms

• Nāinoa

References

• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kainoa occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name of 17 women and 13 men
• Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names by State: Kainoa was included in the top hundred first names for boys born in the State of Hawaii during 1990-2008.