Kahila
Hawaiian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Kahila
Kahila derives from Hawaiian roots and means "the quiet one" or "the calm one," combining Hawaiian linguistic elements related to silence and peacefulness.
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Etymology
Kahila derives from Hawaiian roots and means "the quiet one" or "the calm one," combining Hawaiian linguistic elements related to silence and peacefulness. The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and among Native Hawaiian communities, with historical significance as part of the traditional Hawaiian naming system that reflects natural qualities and virtues.
Kahila currently ranks #10,898 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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