"Kamehameha" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ka.me.haˈme.ha/, [kə.mɛ.həˈmɛ.hə]
Etymology: From Hawaiian, itself a compound of ka (“the”, definite article) + mehameha (“lonely, solitary, silent”, with an emphasis on notions of taboo in the holy sense). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|haw|-}} Hawaiian Head templates: {{en-prop}} Kamehameha
  1. The name of several kings of Hawaii, most notably Kamehameha I. Wikipedia link: Kamehameha I Derived forms: Kamehameha Day
    Sense id: en-Kamehameha-en-name-DHDC-XeG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries
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