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- The name Waianae comes from Hawaiian words that mean “water” and “large mullet fish.” Combined together, it means means “mullet water” in the Hawaiian language.
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Waianae or Waiʻanae (Hawaiian pronunciation: [vɐjʔəˈnɐe̯]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP population was 13,614. Its name means "waters of the mullet".
Hidden on the western coast of the island of Oahu, Waianae is a place that might be hard to pronounce but is undeniably worth a visit. This often-overlooked destination provides a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and a laid-back atmosphere that sets it apart from the bustling tourist hubs on the island.
The abundance of water, reflected in the name “Wai,” combined with the presence of a large mullet gave rise to its unique identity. These mullet were plentiful in the brackish-water pools, called muliwai, which were once common along Waiʻanae’s beaches.
They named Waianae for this abundance – Wai for water (or rich) and anae for the prized mullet fish. Today, Oahu’s Waianae Coast is renowned for its breathtaking panoramas, brilliant sunsets, and exceptional above and underwater sporting opportunities.
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Dec 11, 2015 · The Hawaiian Word of the Day is Waianae. The word Waianae is a compound word, made up of two smaller ones: wai, meaning water, and anae, which is the Hawaiian word for mullet.
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Feb 27, 2023 · Wai'anae is the western district of O'ahu, on the leeward coast, from Nanakuli in the south to Keawa'ula in the north. Small streams water the vallue of this coast. "Wai'anae" means "Water of the Mullet." Offshore of the valleys beneath the Wai'anae Mountains are rich fishing grounds.
The name “Waianae” itself comes from the Hawaiian language, with “wai” meaning water, and “ʻanae” referring to large mullet. This name is rooted in the area’s history of mullet farming, which was once a major industry in the region.
