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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Shooting star / meteor, literally 'flying star' (hōkū 'star' + lele 'to fly')
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Pronunciation
- hoh-koo-LEH-leh
Hokulele is a Hawaiian name that means shooting star or meteor, and it translates literally to 'flying star,' from hōkū (star) and lele (to fly). It's pronounced hoh-koo-LEH-leh, with the stress on the third syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Hokulele
Meaning: Shooting star / meteor, literally 'flying star' (hōkū 'star' + lele 'to fly').
Origin: Hawaiian.
How to Pronounce Hokulele
hoh-koo-LEH-lehIPA /hoːkuːˈlɛlɛ/
Popularity of Hokulele
Hokulele does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Hokulele mean?
Shooting star / meteor, literally ‘flying star’ (hōkū ‘star’ + lele ‘to fly’).
How do you pronounce Hokulele?
Hokulele is pronounced hoh-koo-LEH-leh (IPA: /hoːkuːˈlɛlɛ/).
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