List of Hawaii county name etymologies
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This is a list of Hawaii county name etymologies:
- Hawaii County, Hawaii: Hawaii is said to be named for Hawaiiloa, hero of the foundation myth of the native Hawaiian people.
- Honolulu County, Hawaii: Honolulu is a Hawaiian language word meaning "sheltered bay" or "place of shelter."
- Kalawao County, Hawaii: Kalawao is probably named for the village of Kalawao, which lies within its boundaries.
- Kauai County, Hawaii: Kauai is a word of unknown origin; Hawaiiloa is often credited with naming the island for his son.
- Maui County, Hawaii: Maui is named for a god from Hawaiian mythology, Māui.
