What does Hoʻomalu mean?
Hoʻomalu is a Hawaiian unisex name that means to protect, to bring peace. The name comes from hoʻo (to cause) + malu (shelter). It is pronounced hoh-oh-MAH-loo, with 4 syllables. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.
Hoʻomalu belongs with other Hawaiian names about peace and strength.
How to pronounce Hoʻomalu
Say every vowel. A as in “father”, e as in “bet”, i as “ee”, o as in “go”, u as “oo”. The ʻokina (ʻ) in Hoʻomalu is a short pause, like the break in “uh-oh”. See the full Hawaiian pronunciation guide.
Is Hoʻomalu a boy or girl name?
Hoʻomalu is a unisex Hawaiian name. In Hawaiian tradition most names were given without regard to gender, and Hoʻomalu is still used for both boys and girls.