Names & Titles:

Taha - Da-HA

Rua - Rue-AH

‘Ekolu - EH-koh-lew

Wha - FAH

Nima - Knee-mah

Fiti - FEE-tea

Wanu - WAH-new

Faifekau - Fah-ee-FEH-cow, literal translation can be “those who serve.” Usually used in a religious context, used as a moniker for Reverends or Pastors.

Motu ‘Oe ‘Otu ‘Tu’i - MOH-dew OO-ee OH-dew DEW-ee, translates to “Isle of the Kings.”

Tu’i - DEW-ee, translates to “King.” The title, in the context of this story, is applied to the members of the group who belong to the upper echelon.

Items & Words:

Tupenu - DEW-peh-new, a traditional lower body covering usually used by men. Much like a skirt or sarong that is tailored for men. It’s usually cinched at the waist using a strap and will drape as low as the ankles.

Povai - POH-vah-ee, a traditional Pacific Islander war club made out of a long piece of wood. Some had jagged teeth bits carved into them and some had bones and sharpened stones inlaid along their necks.

Malo - MAH-loh, a traditional loincloth-esque piece of clothing that was predominantly used by Ancient Hawaiian men. In contemporary society, malo’s are usually only worn during hula performances.

Palangi - BAH-lah-ngee, a term used to refer to foreigners, usually in reference to white foreigners. 

Tatau - TAH-tah-oo, the root word of "tatoo." Tatoo's are believed to have originated from the South Pacific and the root word, tatau, originates from the Samoan language.

Tapu - DAH-poo, the root word of "taboo." The word taboo originates from Tongan and Fijian and the meaning is relatively the same, a strict prohibition that is often tied to societal standards.