Maui
/ˈmau̯.i/
Maui is the Hawaiian name for the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Meaning: island in Hawaii (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
When referring specifically to the southwestern part of Maui, the name Mākena is used.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈmau̯.i/.
Did you know?
- The name Maui is shared with a famous demigod in Polynesian mythology who is credited with fishing the islands out of the sea and slowing down the sun.
- In some Polynesian traditions, the character of Maui is a trickster, meaning the name carries connotations of cleverness and mischief beyond just being a location.
- The name Maui contains only vowels and consonants that are found in the limited Hawaiian alphabet, which consists of only 13 letters.
Examples in context
- E noho ana au ma Maui.I live on Maui.
- E hele ana māua i Maui.The two of us are going to Maui.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans.
- KianaE hele ana ʻoe i Maui?Are you going to Maui?
- IkaikaʻAe, e hele ana au i Maui.Yes, I am going to Maui.
- KianaHe nani loa kēlā!That is very beautiful!
- IkaikaʻAe, hauʻoli loa au e hele ai.Yes, I am very happy to go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “maui” translations and entries Maui, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
