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Maui

Maui proper noun: the second-largest island of Hawaii. Also the alternative spelling of Māui.

Proper noun (1)

Maui

  1. The second-largest island of Hawaii.

Proper noun (2)

Maui

  1. A barangay of Delfin Albano, Isabela, Philippines.
  2. A barangay of Caramoran, Catanduanes, Philippines.

Also used as

Maui is also the alternative spelling of Māui.

Maui meaning in Thai

Maui in Thai

island in Hawaii
เมาวี

Origin of Maui

From Hawaiian Maui, probably a contraction of Māui (a Hawaiian trickster god); or borrowed from Māori Māui.

Words formed from Maui

Questions about Maui

What does Maui mean?
Maui means the second-largest island of Hawaii.
What is Maui in Thai?
Maui in Thai is เมาวี. See Maui meaning in Thai.
What part of speech is Maui?
Maui is a proper noun.

Words near Maui in the dictionary

  1. Maughams
  2. Maughan
  3. Maughans
  4. Maughold
  5. maugre
  6. Maui
  7. Maui County
  8. Maui Wowie
  9. Mauian
  10. Mauians
  11. Mauk

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