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Kealoha

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Kealoha is a name and surname of Hawaiian origin. It comes from the Hawaiian word ke, meaning "the," and aloha, meaning "love." Its cognate in the Māori language is Te Aroha, which is also used as a given name.

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As a surname

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  • J. R. Kealoha (died 1877), Native Hawaiian veteran of the American Civil War
  • Moses W. Kealoha (1927-2008), Native Hawaiian Olympic Swimmer and Business Executive
  • James Kealoha (1908–1983), Hawaii politician and first Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii
  • Katherine Kealoha, former Hawaii deputy prosecutor and convicted felon
  • Pua Kealoha (1902–1989), American competition swimmer and Olympic champion
  • Warren Kealoha (1903–1972), American competition swimmer and Olympic champion

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