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Hawaiian word · noun, verb

hono

“bay; to join”

🌊 Names meaning ocean

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HOH-noh

What does hono mean in Hawaiian?

Hono is a bay, and it also means to join, stitch, or unite. Honolulu is the sheltered bay, and Honokōhau and Honokaʻa are among the many hono place names. Kahono is the bay, Honolani a heavenly bay, Leihono a lei of bays.

Say it HOH-noh. Every vowel is pronounced, and the capitalized syllable takes the stress. The pronunciation guide covers the rules.

Sources the Pukui and Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary, Place Names of Hawaii, Nānā i ke Kumu, wehewehe.org, Wiktionary's Hawaiian given names and U.S. Social Security baby-name records. How this site is compiled · Send a correction

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What does hono mean?

Hono means bay; to join. Hono is a bay, and it also means to join, stitch, or unite.

How do you pronounce hono?

HOH-noh. Every vowel is a separate sound and the stressed syllable is written in capitals.

Is hono used in Hawaiian names?

No. Hono is an everyday Hawaiian word, not a name element, and no name on this site contains it.

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