Makamae

See also: makamae

Hawaiian

Etymology

From makamae (“precious”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.kaˈmae̯/, [mə.kəˈmɐe̯]

Proper noun

Makamae

1. 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.