"Niihau" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Hawaiian Niʻihau, of uncertain meaning. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|haw|Niʻihau}} Hawaiian Niʻihau Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Niihau
  1. The westernmost and smallest of the inhabited islands of Hawaii. Wikipedia link: Niihau Categories (place): Islands, Places in Hawaii, USA, Places in the United States Synonyms: Niʻihau Synonyms (nickname): the Forbidden Island, Isle Translations (island in Hawaii): Niʻihau (Hawaiian), นีเฮา (Thai)

Alternative forms

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