It means guardian, caretaker or an organisational resource manager
Aloha: kahu [kahoo] - be careful, this can also be used to mean leader or pastor.
The Hawaiian word for protector or one who protects is "kahu."
The Hawaiian word for leader is "aliʻi." In ancient Hawaiian society, aliʻi were nobles or chiefs who held political power and authority.
Aloha: Makua kāne kōlea [makooah kaynay kolay-ah]
There is no such word. If you mean kaila (with an I), it is style or fashion.
Aloha: kahu [kahoo] - be careful, this can also be used to mean leader or pastor.
The Hawaiian word for protector or one who protects is "kahu."
The Hawaiian word for leader is "aliʻi." In ancient Hawaiian society, aliʻi were nobles or chiefs who held political power and authority.
IMPROVED: Aloha: The first reply is technically correct, but we use the word kahu [ka-hoo] for pastor. priest, and minister, and the word kahuna more to mean cheif or spiritual master. minister = kahuna
Aloha: Makua kāne kōlea [makooah kaynay kolay-ah]
kahu means hawk of the sky and he is the man
There is no such word. If you mean kaila (with an I), it is style or fashion.
Aloha: What is a waterman? If you mean the guy who charges for the water, say kahu wai (ka-hoo vweye [like eye with a vw on the front] ); if you mean like the water boy at a football game, say keiki wai (kay-kee vweye). Hmmmm.......
"Shahoney" has no meaning in Hawaiian. This is not a Hawaiian word.
"Tiani" does not have a specific meaning in Hawaiian. It is not a Hawaiian word.
It's Spencer in Hawaiian
The Hawaiian word "kamakani" means "wind" in English.