Honu is the Hawai'ian sea turtle. It is a symbol of peace and good luck.
In Hawaiian, tortoise is called "honu pele."
honu
It's Honu. Isn't it cool sounding?! :) It's honu, for the sea turtle, and honua, for the land (or earth) turtle.
The turtle symbolizes longevity in Japanese culture.
In Hawaiian, the word for turtle is "honu."
Papa Honu Hoku Moku Enjoy
honu [ho-noo]
turtle = honu [ho-noo].
Honu nani [ho-noo na-nee]
Shane Honu Bryant goes by Honu.
Kohola (ko-ho-la) for humpback whales that migrate to Hawaii every winter.
Shane Honu Bryant is 6' 3".