Makaio
The Hawaiian adaptation of Matthew, meaning "gift of God".
Meaning and origin
Makaio is how Hawaiian speakers adapted the Biblical name Matthew into their language.
How to pronounce Makaio
| Hawaiian (United States) | mah-kah-YO /ˌmɑkɑˈjɔ/ |
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