What do Hawaiians call their sons?
Family words in Hawaiian
| Hawaiian (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi) | |
|---|---|
| mother | makuahine, māmā, lūauʻi |
| child | keiki, kama, nōpuʻu (sg) kamaliʻi (pl) |
| son | keiki, keiki kāne, kama kāne. |
| daughter | kaikamahine |
What are the nicknames for Hawaiians?
Paradise
The Aloha StateThe Islands of Aloha
Hawaii/Nicknames
What does Mauka and Makai mean?
If you ask someone for directions in Kauai, you may hear them use the terms Makai or Mauka to indicate on which side of the road a place is located. Mauka means on the mountainside of the road, and Makai means on the ocean side of the road.
What is Hawaiian taro?
Taro in Hawaii Hawaiian taro, or kalo, comes from the plant family of araceae. It has a rich nutty flavor and is a vegetable root of a light purple hue. Ancient Hawaiians ate taro not only as a nutritional side, but also used it for its healing and medicinal properties.
What does Mana Ohana mean?
power
Mana is a Hawaiian word meaning inner-strength or power. Our Mana ohana helps our community through programs & services that assist individuals and families in identifying and building upon their own Mana, supporting recovery, resiliency and empowerment. You already have exactly what you need!
What do Polynesians call their parents?
THE KINSHIP SYSTEM
| English | Hawaiian | Maori |
|---|---|---|
| Grandmother | kupuna wahine | tipuna wahine |
| Parents | makua | matua |
| Father | makua kane | matua tane |
| Mother | makuahine | whaea, whaene |
What is Kauai’s flower?
Mokihana
Mokihana – Kauai’s official designated “flower” and “official lei material” is that of the Mokihana, a green berry grown only on the second wettest place on earth, Mount Waialeale. Traditionally woven into Maile leaf, these berries are strung like beads and smell similar to fennel.
What does Holoholo mean in Hawaii?
go for a walk, ride
vi. To go for a walk, ride, or sail; to go out for pleasure, stroll, promenade. Holoholo wale, ride anywhere or aimlessly, stray.
What does Kalo mean in Hawaii?
taro
Kalo is the Hawaiian name given to the cultivated plant, taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott). Kalo specifically refers to the name of the first taro growing from the planted stalk. Taro is considered by some to be the world’s oldest cultivated crop.
What does Haloa mean in Hawaiian?
long breath, eternal breath
was named Haloa. Haloa means long breath, eternal breath. The kupuna, the. elders, whispered, ‘the child looks like a root.’