Hawaiian

Keala

Pronounced keh-AH-lahShare

Meaning: The path

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Keala joins Hawaiian ke, “the,” and ala, “path.” The image of a path gives parents room for a personal association with direction and journeys.

Nicknames

  • Kea
  • Ala

Spellings & variants

  • Keʻala

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Keala comes from Hawaiian.

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