Makalina
Madeline is translated into Hawaiian as Makalina.
Makalina is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The informal way to say Madeline is Makalena.
Did you know?
- The name Makalina can be mistaken for a native Hawaiian word because maka means 'eye' or 'face' and lina can be associated with 'softness' or 'gentleness' in certain contexts.
- Traditional Hawaiian names are typically based on nature or events, meaning a transliterated name like Makalina stands out as a clear marker of foreign origin or ancestry.
- The shift from 'd' to k in Makalina is a common pattern in Hawaiian transliteration, where the voiceless stop k often replaces the English 'd' or 't'.
Examples in context
- Aloha, e Melehina! Pehea ʻoe i kēia lā?Hello, Madeline! How are you today?
- ʻO Makalina ka inoa o ka hoa.The friend's name is Madeline.
Example conversation
Kai and Kiana are talking about their classmate.
- KaiUa ʻike you ʻo Makalina?Did you see Makalina?
- KianaʻAʻole, aia ʻo ia i kēlā ʻaoʻao.No, she is over there.
- KaiHe mea maikaʻi ʻo Makalina.Makalina is a good person.
- KianaʻAe, he hoa aloha ia.Yes, she is a dear friend.
