Kawika
Meaning of Kawika
Kawika is a male name with Hawaiian origin. It is pronounced as kah-WEE-kah (/kaˈvika/) in Hawaiian. This name also has a variation, Kavika. Kawika has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1968, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking around the 4000-6000 range in terms of occurrences. The name Kawika carries a strong cultural association with Hawaii and is a unique choice for parents who want to honor the Hawaiian heritage or are drawn to its distinct sound and meaning.
Pronunciation
Hawaiian
- Pronunced as kah-WEE-kah (/kaˈvika/)
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Notable People Named Kawika
| Kawika Crowley - David P. "Kawika" Crowley was a colorful Hawaiian politician who made history as the first homeless person to be nominated for Congress on a major party ticket. |
| Kawika Uilani Mitchell is a former NFL linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, and New Orleans Saints after his college football career at the University of South Florida. |
| Kawika Kapahulehua - Elia Kawika David Kuʻualoha Kapahulehua was a Hawaiian sailor known for being the first to captain an ocean-voyaging canoe from Hawaii to Tahiti in modern times. |
| Kawika Tennefos Shoji is an American former professional volleyball player and a two-time champion with the U.S. national team. |
