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Hawaiian

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Etymology

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Vernacular form of the biblical Susana (Susanna).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kuˈka.na/, [kuˈkɐ.nə]

Proper noun

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Kukana

  1. a female given name originating from the Bible

References

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  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 186
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Kukana occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 2 women and 2 men.