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English
Etymology 1
From Hawaiian Maui, probably a contraction of Māui (a Hawaiian trickster god); or borrowed from Maori Māui.
Proper noun
Maui
- The second-largest island of Hawaii.
- (Polynesian mythology) Alternative spelling of Māui
Derived terms
(Island of Hawaii):
Translations
Etymology 2
Proper noun
Maui
- A barangay of Delfin Albano, Isabela, Philippines
- Coordinate terms: Aga, Andarayan, Aneg, Bayabo, Calaocan, Calinaoan Sur, Capitol, Carmencita, Concepcion, Maui, Quibal, Ragan Almacen, Ragan Norte, Ragan Sur, Rizal, San Andres, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Jose, San Juan, San Macario, San Nicolas, San Patricio, San Roque, Santo Rosario, Santor, Villa Luz, Villa Pereda, Visitacion — barangays of Delfin Albano
- A barangay of Caramoran, Catanduanes, Philippines
- Coordinate terms: Baybay, Bocon, Bothoan, Buenavista, Bulalacao, Camburo, Dariao, Datag East, Datag West, Guiamlong, Hitoma, Icanbato, Inalmasinan, Iyao, Mabini, Maui, Maysuran, Milaviga, Obi, Panique, Sabangan, Sabloyon, Salvacion, Supang, Toytoy, Tubli, Tucao — barangays of Caramoran
Anagrams
German
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Maui n (proper noun, genitive Mauis or (optionally with an article) Maui)
- Maui; The second-largest island of Hawaii
Hawaiian
Etymology
Probably a contraction of Māui.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmau̯.i/, , (rapid speech)
Proper noun
Maui
- Maui (an island in Hawaii)