Hina
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Hawaiian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Hina
- (Hawaiian mythology) Any of a number of goddesses and legendary women, including a moon goddess.
- a female given name from Hawaiian, sometimes also given to men
References[edit]
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 383
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Hina occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name of 35 women and 10 men.
Maori[edit]
Etymology[edit]
hina (“gray”)
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Hina
- personification of the Moon