How to Say “Jesus” in Hawaiian

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Iesū
Iesū is the Hawaiian word for the religious figure Jesus.
The word is used to refer to the religious figure Jesus.
Meaning: religious figure (name)

Did you know?

  • Because Hawaiian culture values genealogy, Iesū is often discussed in terms of his 'moʻokūʻauhau' or ancestral lineage.
  • The name Iesū is often found in the lyrics of 'himene', which are traditional Hawaiian hymns that blend Polynesian chanting styles with European melodies.
  • Early missionaries translated the Bible into Hawaiian, leading to the standardization of Iesū as the primary term for the religious figure.

Examples in context

  • Ua ʻae Iesū.
    Jesus said yes.

Example conversation

Kai and Leilani are talking about their faith at home.

  1. Kai

    Ke nānā nei au i ka puke o Iesū.
    I am looking at the book of Jesus.
  2. Leilani

    He puke maikaʻi kēlā, e Kai.
    That is a good book, Kai.
  3. Kai

    Makemake au e aʻo hou e pili ana iā Iesū.
    I want to learn more about Jesus.
  4. Leilani

    Hiki mai e nānā pū kākou.
    We can look together.

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