Hawaii
Proto-Polynesian place name
"place of the gods"
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Updated Wed Mar 26 2025
Hawaii Origin and Meaning
The name Hawaii is a girl's name meaning "place of the gods".
Evocative of the lush islands, Hawaii is a place name that will transport you — at least in spirit.
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