Maleka

Hawaiian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maˈle.ka/, [məˈlɛ.kə]

Proper noun

Maleka

1. a female given name originating from the Bible, vernacular form of the biblical Mareta (“Martha”)
2. Mars (planet)

   Synonym: Hōkūʻula

3. (rare) America

References

• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986, page 232
• Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 186
• Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Maleka occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 12 women.