Mikela
The English name Michelle is translated into Hawaiian as Mikela.
Mikela is the Hawaiian equivalent used as a female given name.
Did you know?
- In traditional Hawaiian culture, a person's name could be changed based on significant life events, a practice much different from the Western custom of keeping a given name for life.
- Traditional Hawaiian names were often descriptive or based on nature, so the use of Mikela marks the influence of Western missionary names in the 19th century.
- While Mikela is used for 'Michelle', the Hawaiian language often uses the same adapted form for both the male 'Michael' and female 'Michelle'.
Examples in context
- He Mikela ka hoa o Leilani.Michelle is Leilani's friend.
- He wahine maikaʻi ʻo Mikela.Michelle is a good woman.
Example conversation
Leilani and Kai are looking for their friend at a party.
- LeilaniAia ʻo Mikela?Is Mikela there?
- KaiʻAʻole, ʻaʻole au i ʻike iā lākou.No, I haven't seen her.
- LeilaniE keiki, he kaiwai ʻo Mikela.Child, Mikela is a sweetheart.
- KaiʻAe, he kanaka aloha ʻo Mikela.Yes, Mikela is a loving person.
