Makaio
/maˈkai̯.o/
The Hawaiian name Matthew is translated as Makaio.
Makaio is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Makaio contains the word maka, which in Hawaiian can mean 'eye' or 'face'.
- Hawaiian names often carry 'kaona', or hidden meanings, which can make a translated name like Makaio take on new poetic layers in song or poetry.
- Historically, many Hawaiians adopted biblical names like Makaio during the 19th century to signal a connection with Christian missionaries.
Examples in context
- Ua noho Makaio ma ka hale.Matthew stayed at the house.
Example conversation
Kiana and Ikaika are looking at an old photo.
- KianaʻO wai kēia ke kanaka?Who is this man?
- IkaikaHe Makaio kēia.This is Matthew.
- KianaHe hoa pono ʻo Makaio iā ʻoe?Is Matthew a good friend of yours?
- IkaikaʻAe, he hoa pono ʻo ia.Yes, he is a good friend.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthew” translations and entries Makaio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
