Laka
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See also: Appendix:Variations of "laka"
Hawaiian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From laka (“tame”).
Proper noun[edit]
Laka
- (Hawaiian mythology) a goddess of the hula
- (Hawaiian mythology) a god of canoe makers, and a legendary hero
- (rare) a male or female given name from Hawaiian
References[edit]
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 392
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Laka occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 4 men.