Malia
The Hawaiian adaptation of Maria, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "of the sea" or "beloved".
Meaning and origin
Malia is the Hawaiian form of Maria, used by Hawaiian speakers to incorporate the traditional Christian name into their language.
How to pronounce Malia
| Hawaiian (United States) | mah-LEE-ah /ˌmɑliˈɑ/ |
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