Means "the thunder" in Hawaiian, from definite article ka and hekili "thunder". It's also used for females, though it's unclear if the etymology for Kahekili, as a feminine name, is different to the meaning given here or not.Two bearers of this name include Kahekili I and Kahekili II (c. 1737–1794), who were respectively the 13th and 25th Mōʻī of the Māui people of Hawaii. In their cases, Kahekili was short for Kāne-Hekili (the Hawaiian god of thunder). A more modern bearer is Kahekili Kali (b. 2011), a son of actress Evangeline Lilly and her Hawaiian partner Norman Kali.
In Romani culture, the name Kahekili does not have a specific historical or traditional meaning. However, Kahekili is more commonly associated with Hawaiian culture, where it means "thunder" or "thunderous."Regarding Romani names, the Romani people typically used various aliases or pseudonyms for protection during times of persecution. These names often had strategic purposes, allowing individuals to blend in with the local population without drawing attention to their Romani heritage. However, the direct connection between Kahekili and the Romani people is not documented in traditional sources related to Romani naming practices.
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