While Hawaii has over 135 total islands, its eight main islands include: Hawaiʻi aka 'The Big Island', Maui aka 'The Valley Isle', Oʻahu aka 'The Gathering Place', Kauaʻi aka 'The Garden Isle', Molokaʻi aka 'The Friendly Isle', Lānaʻi aka 'The Pineapple Island', Niʻihau aka 'The Forbidden Isle', and Kahoʻolawe aka 'The Target Isle'. Of the eight main islands, only seven are permanently inhabited. The island of Niʻihau is privately owned and access is granted only by the island's owners. Similarly, Kahoʻolawe island, which has no permanent population, is also restricted.