AboutMalia Expertise Aloha,
I can answer I would say about 99 % of all questions relating to Hawai`i.
Experience I work for tour agencies as a tour guide so have a wonderful island experience especially from the view of travelers and newcomers to the islands. I am also a high school language teacher.
Question When I was born, my mom, a Maui native, told me my name meant "Gift from Heaven". From every thing I've read, "Ho'onani" means "to beautify". I would love clarification of the meaning of my first name. After 43 years, I'm curious.
Answer Aloha,
Sorry for the late reply.
I just got back from Europe and then found out after a 28 hour trip that my computer had crashed. Your Mom is right, Ho'onani means to beautify.
Nani means beautiful in Hawaiian and Ho'o is always standing in front of an action, in this case making it beautiful.
Hope this helps. Say thank you to your Mom, what a beautiful name to be given.
Malia
