Hauʻoli

== Hawaiian == === Etymology === From hauʻoli (“happiness”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /hau̯ˈʔo.li/, [həwˈʔo.li] === Proper noun === Hauʻoli a unisex given name from Hawaiian ==== Usage notes ==== This name has been suggested as a translation for several English names, Felix, Joy, Letitia, etc, in 1980s and 1990s Hawaiian baby name books. Old Hawaiians avoided names that openly expressed happiness, fearing that they might attract evil sorcery. === References === Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986 Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records The name does not appear in 19th century marriage records.