Aleka
The English name Alex is translated into Hawaiian as Aleka.
Aleka is the Hawaiian masculine given name used for Alex.
Which one should you use?
Aleka is the standard form, while Alika is a popular informal nickname for Alex.
Did you know?
- When using the name Aleka in a sentence, a speaker might add an 'o' or 'a' particle depending on the grammatical context, which is not done in English.
- While 'Alex' is a single syllable in many English dialects, Aleka is pronounced with three distinct, rhythmic syllables.
- The name Aleka follows the Hawaiian phonetic rule where the 'x' sound does not exist, requiring the name to be broken into syllables that fit the native alphabet.
Examples in context
- He Aleka kēlā.That is Alex.
- Ua komo ʻo Aleka i ka hale.Alex entered the house.
Example conversation
Malia and Keanu are talking about a mutual friend.
- MaliaAloha, ʻo Aleka pūnaewele?Hello, is Alex online?
- KeanuʻAe, ke nānā nei ʻo Aleka.Yes, Alex is looking.
- MaliaE kīkī i ke kī no Aleka.Send the key to Alex.
- KeanuE hana au i kēlā naʻe, e Malia.I will do that, Malia.
