[Found in “HE INOA KAPAKAPA”]

These are the mele names for the seven islands: Hawaii o Keawe, Maui o Kamalalawalu, Molokai a Hina, Lanai o Kaululaau, Oahu o Kakuihewa [Oahu o Kakuhihewa], Kauai o Manokalanipo, Niihau o Manoopupaipai. How about the other islands? Here are some unusual names: Hawaii palu lai [ti-leaf licking Hawaii], Maui puhi lau ulu [breadfruit leaf burning Maui], Oahu maka ewaewa [Oahu of indifferent eyes], Kauai poo hakahaka [empty headed Kauai].