About Kalama
The surname Kalama is of Hawaiian origin and is derived from the word "kalama," which means "torch" or "light." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was bright, radiant, or illuminated. The name may also have been associated with someone who carried a torch or had a connection to fire or light in some way.
The surname Kalama is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalama based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Kalama is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kalama in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kalama using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.