Place Names of Hawaii

Place Names of Hawaii
Author: Mary Kawena Pukui
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 322
Release: 1976-12-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780824805241

How many place names are there in the Hawaiian Islands? Even a rough estimate is impossible. Hawaiians named taro patches, rocks, trees, canoe landings, resting places in the forests, and the tiniest spots where miraculous events are believed to have taken place. And place names are far from static--names are constantly being given to new houses and buildings, streets and towns, and old names are replaced by new ones. It is essential, then, to record the names and the lore associated with them now, while Hawaiians are here to lend us their knowledge. And, whatever the fate of the Hawaiian language, the place names will endure. The first edition of Place Names of Hawaii contained only 1,125 entries. The coverage is expanded in the present edition to include about 4,000 entries, including names in English. Also, approximately 800 more names are included in this volume than appear in the second edition of the Atlas of Hawaii.

New Pocket Hawaiian Dictionary

New Pocket Hawaiian Dictionary
Author: Mary Kawena Pukui
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1991-11-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780824813925

In a compact and portable format, this dictionary contains more than ten thousand entries, a welcome chapter on grammar explained in non-technical terms, and a pronunciation guide.

Hawaiian Dictionary

Hawaiian Dictionary
Author: Mary Kawena Pukui
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 640
Release: 1986-03-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780824807030

For many years, Hawaiian Dictionary has been the definitive and authoritative work on the Hawaiian language. Now this indispensable reference volume has been enlarged and completely revised. More than 3,000 new entries have been added to the Hawaiian-English section, bringing the total number of entries to almost 30,000 and making it the largest and most complete of any Polynesian dictionary. Other additions and changes in this section include: a method of showing stress groups to facilitate pronunciation of Hawaiian words with more than three syllables; indications of parts of speech; current scientific names of plants; use of metric measurements; additional reconstructions; classical origins of loan words; and many added cross-references to enhance understanding of the numerous nuances of Hawaiian words. The English Hawaiian section, a complement and supplement to the Hawaiian English section, contains more than 12,500 entries and can serve as an index to hidden riches in the Hawaiian language. This new edition is more than a dictionary. Containing folklore, poetry, and ethnology, it will benefit Hawaiian studies for years to come.

World of Baby Names

World of Baby Names
Author: Teresa Norman
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2003-07-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780399528941

One of the most comprehensive baby name reference guides available, featuring more than 30,000 baby names, has been revised and expanded. Each chapter focuses on names from specific countries, regions, and ethnicities, including details about traditional naming customs. Each entry contains various spellings and pronunciations, as well as the name's meaning, history, etymology, and derivations.

Nā Inoa Hōkū

Nā Inoa Hōkū
Author: Rubellite Kawena Johnson
Publisher: Gwasg y Bwthyn
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Astronomy
ISBN: 9780954086756

N Inoa H k is a definitive source of reference for anyone studying the use of astronomy in Polynesian voyaging as well as in ritual and calendrical practices throughout the Pacific. This new edition is completely overhauled, vastly expanded, and includes new translations of many key original Hawaiian sources from the mid-19th century onwards."

Baby Names Made Easy

Baby Names Made Easy
Author: Amanda Elizabeth Barden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2009-02-10
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1416570314

LOOKING FOR A NAME THAT MEANS SOMETHING SPECIAL TO YOU? Given the dizzying array of choices available, picking the right name for your baby can be daunting. Why waste hours looking through one long alphabetical list of names just to burn out even before you've run through A, B, and C? In this creative twist on the traditional name book, Baby Names Made Easy offers selections organized into categories of meaning, making it easier than ever to choose a name that is significant to you. Traditional or trendy, American in origin or from all over the globe, the names here cover an array of topics. For example, look under: Animals & Insects (and find "Naia" -- Hawaiian for "dolphin") Victory (and find "Vincent" -- Latin for "conquerer") Love & Affection (and find "Mia" -- Italian for "mine") Religion & Faith (and find "Dev" -- Sanskrit for "God") The book's handy alphabetical index makes cross-referencing easy, so you can find the perfect name in no time. Baby Names Made Easy is a practical and one-of-a-kind reference for anyone searching for the most important gift they can give their child.

A Genealogist's Guide to Hawaiian Names

A Genealogist's Guide to Hawaiian Names
Author: Connie Ellefson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2012-12-14
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1440331057

Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the Hawaiian names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of popular Hawaiian names along with Hawaiian naming patterns and traditions and a pronunciation guide.