uhane
The Hawaiian word for soul is uhane.
uhane is a noun used to refer to the spirit or essence of a person, which is often believed to continue existing after that person has died.
Meaning: the spirit or essence of a person that is often believed to live on after the person's death (noun)
Did you know?
- In traditional Hawaiian belief, the uhane is not always tied to the body and can leave the physical form during sleep or deep trances.
- The word uhane shares a deep conceptual connection with the breath of life, often linked to the 'ha' or 'breath' in many Polynesian spiritual traditions.
- The concept of the uhane is closely linked to mana, the spiritual energy or power that flows through all things in the universe.
Examples in context
- He mea koʻikoʻi ka uhane.The soul is a precious thing.
- E ola mau ka uhane.May the soul live on.
- Ua hiamoe ka uhane o ka kanaka.The soul of the person has gone to sleep.
Example conversation
Kiana and Ikaika are discussing a family ancestor.
- KianaHe uhane aloha kou kūpuna.Your ancestor has a loving soul.
- IkaikaʻAe, he kanaka pono ʻo ia.Yes, he was a righteous person.
- KianaKe ola mau nei ka uhane.The soul lives on forever.
- IkaikaʻO ia pū kēlā.That is exactly it.
