Mahalo
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Mahalo is a Hawaiian word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, respects. According to the Pukui and Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary, it is derived from the Proto Polynesian masalo. It seems likely to be closely related to the less common New Zealand Maori word Maharo (wonderful) the Malagasi (Malay-Polynesian language spoken in Madagascar) word mahagaga (wonderful) and the Malay and Sanskrit word maha (great).
The word is of post-contact origin. Lorrin Andrews in his dictionary of 1865 does not have any words for thanks or gratitude. Early visitors noted that the Hawaiians were generous and grateful people, but had no word to express gratitude.
[edit] Corporate branding
Mahalo may also refer to:
- Mahalo Ukeleles, made by Saga Musical Instruments.
- Mahalo.com, a human search engine.
- Mahalo Air, an Hawaiian airline that operated from 1993 to 1997.
[edit] References
- Hawaiian Dictionary, Pukui & Elbert
- Hawaiian Dictionary, Andrews
- The Hawaiian Journal of John B. Whitman, An Account of the Sandwich Islands 1813-1815 (Topgallant Press)
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