What does Lāmalu mean in Hawaiian?
Lāmalu is a Hawaiian unisex name that means peaceful sun. The name comes from lā (sun) + malu (shelter). It is pronounced lah-MAH-loo, with 3 syllables. The stressed syllable is written in capitals.
A modern combination of common Hawaiian name elements rather than a traditional name.
Lāmalu belongs with other Hawaiian names about sun, light and peace.
How to pronounce Lāmalu
Say every vowel. A as in “father”, e as in “bet”, i as “ee”, o as in “go”, u as “oo”. A vowel with a line over it (kahakō) is held slightly longer. See the full Hawaiian pronunciation guide.
Is Lāmalu a boy or girl name?
Lāmalu is a unisex Hawaiian name. In Hawaiian tradition most names were given without regard to gender, and Lāmalu is still used for both boys and girls.