Hawaii

Hawaii Meaning & Origin

About Hawaii
The name "Hawaii" is derived from the Polynesian language and holds multiple interpretations. It is commonly believed to mean "place of the gods" or "homeland." The word "Hawaiki" in Polynesian mythology refers to the mythical place of origin for the Polynesian people, and "Hawaii" is thought to be a variation of this term. The name reflects the deep cultural and spiritual significance of the islands, as well as their historical connection to the Polynesian heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hawaii are female.

Hawaii Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
H
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH0 W AY1 IY2
🌐 IPA
/həˈwaɪˌi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('H', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hawaii in Braille

Here's how to represent Hawaii in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hawaii in braille

How to Spell the Name Hawaii in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hawaii using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hawaii in sign language

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