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Yes, there is an island called "Hawai'i" in the archipelago.

The island has several nicknames: "Big Island" "Orchid Island" and "Volcano Isle," which are used to distinguish the island from the state, since they both bear the same name.

Even more confusing is the fact that the Big Island is in the County of Hawai'i as well. To avoid confusion, island residents typically refer to their island as "The Big Island."

The name of the island, the county and the state is derived from the Polynesian word for homeland: "Sawaiki"

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