Iokua
The Hawaiian equivalent of the male given name "Joshua" is Iokua.
Iokua is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- Many Biblical names in Hawaiian were established during the 19th century when missionaries translated the Bible into the native tongue.
- Hawaiian names are often gender-neutral in modern usage, though Iokua specifically traces back to the masculine Biblical figure.
- The 'i' at the beginning of Iokua functions as a vowel starter, as Hawaiian words cannot begin with a consonant cluster.
Examples in context
- Hauʻoli lā hānau, Iokua!Happy birthday, Joshua!
- Iokua ka inoa o ke keiki.Joshua is the name of the boy.
- ʻO Iokua ke aliʻi.Joshua is the leader.
Example conversation
Noelani and Keanu are talking about a friend.
- NoelaniHe aha ka inoa o kēlā kanaka?What is that man's name?
- KeanuʻO Iokua kona inoa.His name is Joshua.
- NoelaniUa ʻike anei ʻoe ia Iokua?Do you know Joshua?
- KeanuʻAe, he hoaaloha au ia.Yes, he is a friend of mine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “joshua” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
