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The spelling of "Hawaii" reflects its origins in the Hawaiian language, where it is pronounced as "Havavai" in some dialects. The double "i" at the end indicates a glottal stop, a sound important in Hawaiian pronunciation. The name is believed to derive from "Hawaiki," a legendary homeland of the Polynesians. The spelling also helps preserve the unique cultural and linguistic heritage of the Hawaiian Islands.

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