Luki
The English name Lucy is translated into Hawaiian as Luki.
Luki is the Hawaiian form of the female given name Lucy.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Did you know?
- The name Luki is used for both Lucy and Luke, as Hawaiian historically does not distinguish gender through the spelling of these specific names.
- Hawaiian names are often given 'kaona', or hidden meanings, which can make a simple name like Luki carry deep personal or spiritual significance depending on the family.
- While 'Lucy' comes from the Latin 'Lux' meaning 'light', the Hawaiian form Luki preserves the sound rather than the literal meaning of the root.
Examples in context
- Ua ʻike ʻia ʻo Luki.Lucy was seen.
Example conversation
Ikaika and Noelani are talking about a friend.
- IkaikaUa hiki mai ʻo Luki?Has Lucy arrived?
- NoelaniʻAe, aia ʻoia i ka puka.Yes, she is at the door.
- IkaikaHe mea maikaʻi kēlā.That is a good thing.
- NoelaniE hele kākou e kōkua iā Luki.Let's go help Lucy.
