Hawaiian Aura Glossary Page

'Aina (eye-nah): Land, earth. Reflects the deep spiritual connection and responsibility Hawaiians have to the land, emphasizing nourishment and sustainability.
Ahi (ah-hee): Flame. Reference to the Hawaiian Aura Ahi, the "flame" in our logo.
Akua (ah-koo-ah): The divine presence, God, the divine, higher power. Refers to the divine manifestations in nature and spiritual entities.
Aloha (ah-loh-hah): Love, affection, peace, compassion, mercy; also a greeting and farewell. Aloha is a profound way of life, embodying a spirit of unconditional love, warmth, and respect for all beings. It's the essence of living in harmony.
Aloha au iā ʻoe (ah-loh-hah ow ee-ah oh-eh): I love you.
Aloha mai kākou (ah-loh-hah my kah-koh): Greetings to all of you, welcome everyone.
Aloha pumehana (ah-loh-hah poo-meh-hah-nah): Warm affection, warm love.
Ea (eh-ah): Life, breath, rise up, existence, sovereignty. Used as an affirmation during breathwork.
E kala mai iaʻu (eh kah-lah my ee-ah-oo): Forgive me.
Eo (eh-oh): Yes, here I am. Used as a resonant response during breathwork, signifying presence and acceptance.
Hā (hah): Breath, life breath. Crucial in mindful practices like yoga and meditation, where conscious breathing is key to connecting with one's inner self and life force.
Hale (hah-leh): Home.
Hapai (ha-pie): Pregnant, pregnancy.
Hawaiʻi (hah-wy-ee): Refers to the Hawaiian Islands, specifically the Big Island or the state of Hawaii.
Hoʻihi (ho-ee-hee): Respect.
Ho'ōla (ho-oh-lah): Healing, restoration to health, to save one's life.
Ho'omana (ho-oh-mah-nah): Empowerment, spiritual power, divine energy.
Honi (ho-nee): Kiss.
Ho'oponopono (ho-oh-po-no-po-no): A traditional Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. It's a powerful process of making things right, resolving internal and external conflicts, and restoring balance through acknowledgment, repentance, and forgiveness.
Hula (hoo-lah): A profoundly rich and complex Hawaiian art form, a living storytelling tradition through dance.
Hula ʻauana (hoo-lah ah-oo-ah-nah): Modern hula, characterized by melodic songs and storytelling through movement.
Hula kahiko (hoo-lah kah-hee-koh): Ancient hula, characterized by powerful chants and traditional movements.
ʻIke (ee-keh): To see, to know, to understand, to experience; knowledge, understanding. Refers to the insights and wisdom gained through personal experience and mindful awareness.
Imua Ka Mo'i! (ee-moo-ah kah moh-ee): Go forward, King! (A chant or motto for Nā Kaiki O Ka Moʻi Canoe Club, urging forward momentum and loyalty to the King).
Ka'a'ike (kah-ah-ee-keh): To share knowledge, to impart understanding, to communicate wisdom.
Kai (kye): Ocean, sea, saltwater. Symbolizes vastness, fluidity, and purification, often invoked in practices that seek calm and natural connection.
Kanaka Maoli (kah-nah-kah mah-oh-lee): Native Hawaiian people.
Kanaloa (kah-nah-loh-ah): God of the ocean; associated with deep emotional flow and connection to the unknown.
Kākou (ka-koh): All of us (inclusive).
Ke kala aku nei au iā ʻoe (keh kah-lah ah-koo nay ow ee-ah oh-eh): I forgive you.
Kī (kee): Life force, vital energy, supreme being. Similar to "chi" or "prana" in other traditions.
Kino (key-no): Body.
Kinolau (key-no-low) "many bodies," highlighting the concept of deities having multiple physical forms.
Koa (co-ah): Courage.
Kumu Hula (koo-moo hoo-la): Hula teacher, master of hula.
Kū (koo): Grounded, to stand, to rise.
Kuleana (koo-leh-ah-na) Responsibility, right, privilege. Implies a deep sense of personal accountability and duty, often towards one's self, community, and the environment. It's about owning your path and impact.
Kupuna (koo-poo-nah): Grandparent; ancestors; elder with guidance and wisdom.
Lā (Lah) Sun.
Lani (lah-nee): Sky, heaven; heavenly, spiritual. Represents the elevated, divine, and ethereal aspects of existence.
Laulima (lah-ow-lee-ma): Cooperation.
Lei (lay): A garland or wreath, often of flowers. In this context, used metaphorically to mean an offering or connection.
Lōkahi (loh-kah-hee): Harmony, unity, agreement, oneness. A state of balance and togetherness, essential for individual well-being and community strength.
Lokomaikaʻi (lo-koh-my-KAH-ee): Kindness, generosity, goodwill.
Mahalo (mah-hah-loh): Thank you, gratitude. Expresses deep appreciation and recognition, fostering a positive and grateful mindset.
Mālama (mah-la-mah): To care for, protect, preserve, tend. Emphasizes self-care, caring for others, and stewardship of the environment and traditions.
Mālama ʻāina (mah-la-mah ah-ee-nah): To care for the land. Reflects a commitment to ecological stewardship.
Malama Pono (mah-lah-mah poh-noh): Take care, live right, take care of yourself.
Maluhia (mah-loo-hee-ah): Peace.
Mana (mah-nah): Spiritual power, divine power, supernatural power, life force. Believed to be inherent in all things, mana is a fundamental concept of spiritual energy and effectiveness. Cultivating mana is part of holistic well-being.
Mana Hā (mah-nah hah): Power breath; a Hawaiian deep breathing technique that fosters connection to life force.
Mānoa (mah-noh-ah): Heavy, dense, vast. Refers to a specific area and campus of the University of Hawaiʻi.
Mauli (mow-lee): Life principle, spirit, vital essence. Refers to the core life force or spiritual essence within a living being.
Me ke aloha pumehana (meh keh ah-loh-hah poo-meh-hah-nah): With warm affection.
Na'au (nah-ow): Gut, intestines; also mind, affections, disposition. Often associated with intuition, deep feelings, and inner wisdom. Connecting with your na'au means listening to your inner voice.
Nā Kaiki O Ka Moʻi (nah ky-kee oh kah moh-ee): The children of the King. Name of a canoe club.
ʻOhana (oh-hah-nah): Family, relative, kin group. A foundational concept emphasizing the importance of extended family, mutual support, and unbreakable bonds that provide strength and belonging.
Oʻahu (oh-ah-hoo): The third-largest Hawaiian island, home to Honolulu.
Ola (oh-lah): Life, health, well-being; to live, to be well. The pursuit of a full, healthy, and vibrant life, encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
ʻOli (oh-lee): Traditional Hawaiian chant; a form of oral expression, often used for spiritual connection and intention.
ʻOlu (oh-loo): Comfort, comfortable.
Pele (peh-leh): The fiery goddess of volcanoes, associated with transformation and passionate release.
Pilikia (pee-lee-kee-ah): Challenges, problems, trouble.
Po'Kai Bay (poh-kah-ee bay): A bay on the west side of Oʻahu.
Pono (poh-noh): Righteousness, goodness, morality, excellence, well-being; to be righteous, good, correct, fair. Pono signifies a state of balance, harmony, and ethical conduct. Living in pono means living in alignment with truth and integrity.
Pule (poo-leh): Prayer, to pray. An act of intentional communication with the divine or higher consciousness, for guidance, gratitude, or intention setting.
Wai'anae (wy-ah-nah-ee): A place on the west side of Oʻahu.