Mano (Hawaiian boy name)–“Shark” or “a passionate lover”; pronounced as “mah-noh” Manu (Hawaiian boy name)–“Bird”; pronounced as “mah-noo” Plant-Themed Hawaiian Boy Names Aalona (Hawaiian boy name)–“Oak tree”; pronounced as “aah-loh-nah” Lehua (Hawaiian unisex name...
A martial dance found in various styles throughout Polynesia is thehakaorha’a, an old word forhula.Luaincorporated thehakato develop grace, agility, and strong leg muscles, necessary for battle. When dancing, theluaartists would lunge forward and back, dodge from side to side, and then whi...
In the mythic time before the arrival ofCapt. Cooka kapu (taboo) system held society together. With astronomers, seers, Mu (temple sacrifice seekers) and kahunas (priests) the many religious needs of the tribes were filled. Gods like Pele, the fire goddess and the shark god with his dragon...
7 What is the perfect Hawaiian name for my dog? 8 Further Reading: Check out our other articles and lists of names for more ideas How do you pick the right Hawaiian name for your dog? There is no perfect way to pick the best name for your dog. A Hawaiian name could be a great wa...
The name refers to a shark and is typically a Hawaiian way of adapting a name with Spanish origins. 13. Maui A typical name from Hawaiian folklore is the Fire God deity, who created the Hawaiian Islands by tricking his brothers into fishing the land out of the ocean. He is supposed to...
Kukane is the name of the shark god in Polynesian mythology. This Hawaiian name for boys translates to ‘the fish,’ which may be because sharks were a favorite food of Hawaiians. 40. Kalani Kalani is a boy’s name that means ‘he who is a halo.’ It’s also used as an Anglicize...
Other information: Other Hawaiian names for this plant are: Ahuhu, ‘Auhola, and Hola. Also, the word ‘Auhuhu pa’ina which translates as “a time so dry that even the ‘auhuhu plant became brittle” is another word for the collective summer months otherwise known as Makali’i. Au...
Take some extra time to examine the local art and artifacts like the shark tooth sword and the paddle boat!Entering one forty I was greeted by the hostess and was seated promptly. Our table was over looking the bay right at sunset which was incredibly beautiful. Ou...
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