The name "Kakalina" is spelled with a "k" rather than a "c" due to its Polynesian origin. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the name is transcribed as /kəkəlina/, with a schwa sound in the first syllable and stress on the second. The double "k" indicates a glottal stop in between the two "k" sounds. This name is commonly found in Hawaii and other Polynesian islands and is a testament to the unique linguistic diversity of these regions.