The baby name Lokela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced loh-KEH-lah (IPA: /loˈke.la/).
Lokela is Hawaiian in Origin.
The baby name Lokela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced loh-KEH-lah (IPA: /loˈke.la/).
Lokela is Hawaiian in Origin.
Lokela is the Hawaiian adaptation of the Germanic name Roger (and its Romance form Rogelio), built from the elements hrod/hroth 'fame, renown' and ger 'spear.' Through 19th-century contact in the Islands, the name was localized to Hawaiian phonology - R becomes L, the j/g sound is realized as k, and syllables are opened with final vowels - yielding Lokela. It is sometimes written with a long vowel as Lōkela.
Used sporadically in Hawai‘i and among those who favor island-style forms, the name remains uncommon but instantly legible. Its core meaning is 'famous spear,' often glossed as 'renowned warrior.' Closely related and variant forms include Roger (English, French), Rogelio (Spanish), Rogério (Portuguese), Rogier (Dutch), Ruggero (Italian), and Rutger (Dutch, cognate). Diminutives include Rog and Rodge. Note that Loke in Hawaiian means 'rose,' but Lokela derives from Roger rather than the flower term.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Boys | 2022 | #904 | 5 | 7,226 |
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