Aloha: Malama o ka ʻĀina e ka kai [ma-la-ma o ka I-na A ka k-I]
Hoku ke Kai
It's Honu. Isn't it cool sounding?! :) It's honu, for the sea turtle, and honua, for the land (or earth) turtle.
In Hawaiian, "deep sea" is translated as "kai hohonu." The word "kai" means sea or ocean, while "hohonu" means deep. This phrase reflects the rich connection of the Hawaiian language to the oceanic environment surrounding the islands.
kai hulali [k+I hoo-la-lee]
Wind. Water. Sun. Land.
Hawaiian sea-moth fish was created in 1905.
An ahupua'a is a traditional Hawaiian land division that extends from the mountains to the sea. It was a sustainable system that allowed communities to manage resources effectively, with each ahupua'a containing the necessary resources for food, materials, and water. Ahupua'a were important for Hawaiian society in terms of resource management and ensuring sustainability.
The Hawaiian Islands are not floating in the sea- they're land masses. Think of them as really tall mountains rising from the sea floor, with the tops sticking out above the water.
Kaimikai in Hawaiian means "calm ocean" or "calm sea." It is derived from the Hawaiian words "kai" for sea or ocean and "mikai" for calmness.
Mililani is located within the ahupuaʻa of Waiawa. An ahupuaʻa is a traditional Hawaiian land division that typically extends from the mountains to the sea, providing a variety of resources. Waiawa encompasses areas that include both residential and agricultural land, reflecting the diverse uses of the land in traditional Hawaiian culture.
nā kane o ka kai [nay kane o ka K+I]
The Hawaiian word "kai" means "sea" or "ocean." It is commonly used to refer to the ocean in Hawaiian language and can also be part of names or locations related to the sea.