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It's All in the Name

Here is the traditonal Hawaiian meaning of a few of Maui's geographical names.

• Kahului: the winning

• Wailuku: water (of) destruction

• Lahaina: cruel sun (said to be named for droughts)

• Kihei: cape, cloak

• Makena: abundance

• Makawao: forest beginning

• Hana: alert

• Ha'iku: speak abruptly or sharp break

• Pa'ia: noisy

• Waihe'e: squid liquid

• Kapalua: two borders

• Ka'anapali: ka'ana cliff

• Olowalu: many hills

• Puunene: hill of the geese