Kanaloa
Kanaloa is a boys' name of Hawaiian origin meaning “the great peace, the unconfined.” Kanaloa is one of the four great Hawaiian gods, ruler of the ocean and all its creatures.
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how do you pronounce Kanaloa?
kah-nah-LOH-ah
more about Kanaloa
He is the god of the deep sea, the underworld, and long-distance navigation, embodying the Hawaiian mastery of ocean voyaging that brought Polynesian settlers across thousands of miles of open Pacific.
the history of Kanaloa
Kanaloa is one of the major gods of ancient Hawaiian tradition, symbolized by the squid or octopus and usually paired with the god Kāne. It is also another name for the island of Kahoʻolawe.
who are famous people named Kanaloa?
- Kanaloa (one of the four major Hawaiian gods)
- Kaho'olawe (island also known as Kanaloa)
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quick answers about Kanaloa
What does the name Kanaloa mean?
Kanaloa means “the great peace, the unconfined”.
What is the origin of the name Kanaloa?
Kanaloa comes from the Hawaiian naming tradition.
How popular is the name Kanaloa?
Kanaloa has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Kanaloa a boy or girl name?
Kanaloa is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Kanaloa?
Kanaloa is pronounced kah-nah-LOH-ah, with 4 syllables.
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