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Kailua

โ€œtwo seas, two currentsโ€

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Say it

kyeยทLOOยทah

3 syllables. The gold syllable takes the stress.

Built from

kaisea+luatwo

What does Kailua mean?

Kailua is a Hawaiian unisex name that means two seas, two currents. The name comes from kai (sea) + lua (two). It is pronounced kye-LOO-ah, with 3 syllables. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.

Kailua belongs with other Hawaiian names about ocean.

How to pronounce Kailua

Say every vowel. A as in โ€œfatherโ€, e as in โ€œbetโ€, i as โ€œeeโ€, o as in โ€œgoโ€, u as โ€œooโ€. See the full Hawaiian pronunciation guide.

Is Kailua a boy or girl name?

Kailua is a unisex Hawaiian name. In Hawaiian tradition most names were given without regard to gender, and Kailua is still used for both boys and girls.

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