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Maui
Maui (name) means a demigod hero of Polynesian mythology, and also the name of the second-largest Hawaiian island. Example: “They spent their honeymoon on the island of Maui.”
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A demigod hero of Polynesian mythology, and also the name of the second-largest Hawaiian island.
"They spent their honeymoon on the island of Maui."
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Etymology
From Hawaiian Maui, probably a contraction of Māui (a Hawaiian trickster god); or borrowed from Māori Māui.
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What does “Maui” mean?
The word “Maui” means a demigod hero of Polynesian mythology, and also the name of the second-largest Hawaiian island.
How do you use “Maui” in a sentence?
Here is “Maui” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon on the island of Maui.”
What part of speech is “Maui”?
“Maui” is a name.
Is “Maui” a common word?
“Maui” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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