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Hawaiian
Etymology
hina (“prostrate; gray”)
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Hina
- (Hawaiian mythology) any of a number of goddesses and legendary women, including a moon goddess
- a female or (sometimes) male given name from Hawaiian
References
- Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 383
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Hina occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name of 35 women and 10 men.
Maori
Etymology
hina (“gray”)
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Hina
- personification of the Moon
Derived terms