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Nalu

β€œwave, surf”

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NAHΒ·loo

2 syllables. The gold syllable takes the stress.

What does Nalu mean?

Nalu is a Hawaiian unisex name that means wave, surf. The name comes from nalu (wave). It is pronounced NAH-loo, with 2 syllables. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.

Nalu belongs with other Hawaiian names about ocean and water.

How to pronounce Nalu

Say every vowel. A as in β€œfather”, e as in β€œbet”, i as β€œee”, o as in β€œgo”, u as β€œoo”. See the full Hawaiian pronunciation guide.

Is Nalu a boy or girl name?

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

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