How to Say “Happy Honeymoon” in Hawaiian

By Isabelle Grace • Updated October 6, 2026

Hauʻoli pule meli

/hau̯ˈʔo.li ˈpu.le ˈme.li/word by word

The English phrase "happy honeymoon" is translated into Hawaiian as Hauʻoli pule meli.

Hauʻoli pule meli is used as a celebratory wish or greeting for a newly married couple embarking on their honeymoon.

How do you pronounce it?

The phrase consists of 7 syllables. The stress is on the second syllable: /hau̯ˈʔo.li ˈpu.le ˈme.li/.

Did you know?

The word meli for 'honey' was borrowed from Ancient Greek because missionaries felt the existing Hawaiian words for 'honey' sounded too much like 'flirting' or 'kissing'.

Example conversation

Ikaika is seeing Leilani and her new husband off at the airport.

Ikaika

E hele pono i ka huakaʻi.
Have a safe trip.
Leilani

Mahalo, e Ikaika.
Thank you, Ikaika.
Ikaika

Hauʻoli pule meli iā ʻoukou!
Happy honeymoon to you both!
Leilani

Mahalo loa!
Thank you so much!

Sources

IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hauʻoli, pule, meli) and can differ in connected speech.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hauʻoli, hauʻoli, meli, pule, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Isabelle Grace

Aloha! I'm Isabelle, with a passion for the richness of Hawaiian language. Ke aloha nō! My guides cover everything from respectful greetings to playful phrases. Off the page, you'll find me biking along wave-kissed shores, enjoying delicious chocolate macadamia nuts, and chasing rainbows after sunny showers. My hobbies? Well, I have a sweet spot for learning new languages, feeding my chocolate addiction, and whispering sweet Hawaiian nothings to my pets.

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