What does the Hawaiian word aulani mean?

messenger of a chief
“Aulani means ‘messenger of a chief’ or ‘messenger of a greater authority.

What is the WAO Nahele?

wao nahele. n. Inland forest region, jungle, desert (Hal.

What does ka nui mean in Hawaiian?

plentiful, great, a lot.

What does Kaui mean in Hawaiian?

the youthful one
A Hawaiian name meaning “the youthful one,” which will be literally true when your little Kaui is a child, and hopefully will carry through in both looks and attitude to those golden years.

What does AO mean in Hawaiian?

[Hawaiian Dictionary(Hwn to Eng)] ao. 1. nvi. Light, day, daylight, dawn; to dawn, grow light; enlightened; to regain consciousness.

Is Aulani a girl name?

The name Aulani is primarily a gender-neutral name of Hawaiian origin that means King’s Messenger.

What does Wao Kanaka mean?

wao kanaka — Pukui-Elbert, Haw to Eng , n., An inland region where people may live or occasionally frequent, usually considered below the wao akua.

How do you pronounce Kau I?

But here’s what you don’t know about Kau’i (pronounced cow-e) Brandt: She came into this world during a Hawaiian thunder and lightning storm in 1932, and was named Kauihealani — or “thundering voice of heaven.”

Is Aulani Hawaii Disney’s version of Hawaii?

But by the end of the trip I had a very different opinion, though it took some serious mental readjusting to get to the place of enjoying Disney’s version of Hawaii (officially known as Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i) for what it was.

How far is Aulani from Honolulu Airport (HNL)?

It’s about 17 miles from Honolulu International Airport (HNL), which can easily be a 30-to-40-minute drive, depending on traffic. If you decide to take a taxi from HNL to Aulani, I highly recommend using Charlie’s Taxis, as they offer a flat rate of $55 each way.

Does Aulani have Leis and necklaces?

They did apologize that we weren’t given leis and necklaces upon arrival (it was a zoo, there was no way that would have happened for 100% of arriving guests), so these welcome goodies were given at the check-in desk. Aulani has 351 hotel rooms, including 16 suites, as well as 481 two-bedroom Disney Vacation Club villas and 21 Grand Villas.

How much does it cost to stay in Aulani Hawaii?

Rent Disney Vacation Club points from David’s Vacation Club Rentals to save up to 50% on Aulani. Our stay was the most expensive one of our trip to Hawaii, at about $600 per night.