Lopaka
/loˈpa.ka/
The English name Robert is translated into Hawaiian as Lopaka.
Lopaka is used as the Hawaiian equivalent for the given name Robert.
Meaning: given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: lo-PA-ka.
Did you know?
- Traditional Hawaiian names often describe a natural event or a feeling, making the use of a borrowed name like Lopaka a distinct cultural blend.
- The name Lopaka is a phonetic adaptation because the Hawaiian alphabet historically lacked the sounds 'r', 'b', and 't'.
- The name 'Lopaka' follows the strict Hawaiian phonetic rules where every syllable must end in a vowel, a rule that changed the original English structure.
Examples in context
- ʻO Lopaka ka inoa o kēia kanaka.Robert is this man's name.
- He aha kou inoa? ʻO Lopaka.What is your name? It is Robert.
- Ua heluhelu au i ka inoa ʻo Lopaka.I read the name Robert.
Example conversation
Kai and Kiana are meeting a new student at school.
- KaiKiana, ʻo wai kēia ke keiki hou?Kiana, who is this new boy?
- KianaHe Lopaka kona inoa.His name is Robert.
- KaiAloha, Lopaka!Hello, Robert!
- KianaAloha, e ke keiki hou.Hello, new boy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “robert” translations and entries Lopaka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
