makani
/maˈka.ni/
The Hawaiian word for wind is makani.
makani is the general term used to describe the movement of air.
Meaning: movement of air (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /maˈka.ni/.
Did you know?
- Hawaiian culture recognizes dozens of specific names for different winds based on their direction, season and the specific scent they carry.
- The word makani is often used as a given name for people in Hawaii, reflecting a cultural connection to the natural elements.
- In some traditional chants, makani is personified as a deity or a powerful spiritual force capable of shaping the land.
Example sentences for Hawaiian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Leilani and Keanu are standing on the beach.
- LeilaniHe makani māmā kēia lā.It is a light wind today.
- KeanuʻAe, maikaʻi kēia no ka holo sails.Yes, this is good for sailing.
- LeilaniE nānā i ka makani!Look at the wind!
- KeanuKe loli nei ka makani.The wind is changing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wind” translations and entries makani, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
