What does Hoohui mean?
combine, add, plus.
What does POHA mean in Hawaiian?
Poha (pŏ-hā’), n. 1. The crack of a whip. 2. The noise of thunder; the noise of any explosive substance.
What is kakou?
October 19, 2020. This week’s Hawaiian word is kakou [kah-ko], meaning “us.” As in, we are all in this together.
What does PUHA mean in Hawaiian?
To burst or break open
Puha (pū’-hā’), v. 1. To burst or break open, as a sore or boil; to pass through or out; to burst forth.
What is the meaning of PUHA?
: a sow thistle (Sonchus oleraceus) that is commonly used as a potherb puha turned up with practically everything, corned beef, boiled bacon, baked rabbit— Ruth Park.
What do the names mean in Hawaiian culture?
The names are beautiful and reflect the essence of the island in some way and are connected to the island’s beaches, white sand, flora, and fauna. The naming ritual of a child is one of the most important ones in the Hawaiian culture. Learning about the meanings of the names that represent the island’s true nature can be interesting.
Where does the name kaimanam and fhawaiian come from?
KAIMANAm & fHawaiian. From Hawaiian kai “ocean, sea” and mana “power”. It is also Hawaiian meaning “diamond”, derived from the English word diamond. KAIPOm & fHawaiian. Means “the sweetheart” from Hawaiian ka, a definite article, and ipo “sweetheart”.
Where does the Hawaiian name Diamond come from?
From Hawaiian kai “ocean, sea” and mana “power”. It is also Hawaiian meaning “diamond”, derived from the English word diamond. Means “the sweetheart” from Hawaiian ka, a definite article, and ipo “sweetheart”.
How did the Hawaiian Islands get their name?
Means “calm” in Hawaiian. Meaning unknown. In Hawaiian mythology Māui was a trickster who created the Hawaiian Islands by having his brothers fish them out of the sea. He was also responsible for binding the sun and slowing its movement. Means “song” in Hawaiian. This is also the Hawaiian, Tongan and Samoan form of Mary.