Lilinoe

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Hawaiian

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Etymology

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From lilinoe (mists).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Lilinoe

  1. (Hawaiian mythology) A goddess of mists
  2. a female given name from Hawaiian

References

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  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 392
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Lilinoe occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 5 women and 1 man.