Hiiaka

Hiiaka Meaning & Origin

About Hiiaka
The name "Hiiaka" is of Hawaiian origin and holds significant cultural and mythological meaning. In Hawaiian mythology, Hiiaka is the younger sister of the volcano goddess Pele. The name itself is derived from "hi'i" meaning "to hold" and "aka" meaning "shadow." Hiiaka is often associated with various aspects such as nature, healing, dance, and protection. She is revered as a powerful and compassionate deity, embodying the essence of sisterhood and feminine strength.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hiiaka are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IY2 AH0 K AA1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/hiiaka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hiiaka in Braille

Here's how to represent Hiiaka in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hiiaka in braille

How to Spell the Name Hiiaka in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hiiaka using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hiiaka in sign language

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