Mikaʻele
/mi.kaˈʔe.le/
The English name Michael is expressed in Hawaiian as Mikaʻele. Wiktionary also lists Mikala.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Hawaiian | IPA |
|---|---|
| Mikaʻele | /mi.kaˈʔe.le/ |
| Mikala | /miˈka.la/ |
Mikaʻele is the Hawaiian version of the male given name Michael.
Which one should you use?
Mikala is a common, more colloquial or shortened version of the name Mikaʻele.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The variation Mikelo may be encountered in the language.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /mi.kaˈʔe.le/.
Did you know?
- In Hawaiian, names are often tied to one's 'inoa', or name-spirit. Choosing a name like Mikaʻele is not just a labeling of a person, but is believed to carry a specific spiritual essence and life force.
- In traditional Hawaiian culture, names are often given based on the circumstances of birth or ancestral lineage, making the adoption of a biblical name like Mikaʻele a sign of the heavy influence of 19th-century missionaries.
- Hawaiian names are sometimes written in 'kaona', or hidden meanings. While Mikaʻele is a direct translation, a person named Mikaʻele might also be given a traditional Hawaiian name that serves as a spiritual counterpart.
Examples in context
- He Mikaʻele kona inoa.His name is Michael.
- E hele pū kāua me Mikaʻele.Let's go together with Michael.
Example conversation
Koa and Noelani are talking about a mutual friend.
- KoaUa loaʻa paha ʻoe iā Mikaʻele?Have you found Mikaʻele yet?
- NoelaniʻAʻole, ʻaʻole au i ʻike iā ia.No, I haven't seen him.
- KoaE keiki, e kīkī i ka uila iā Mikaʻele.Child, send a text to Mikaʻele.
- NoelaniʻAe, e hana au i kēlā kēia mauly.Yes, I will do that right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “michael” translations and entries Mikaʻele, Mikala, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
