hawaiian, spouting waters definition
Waikiki translates as âspouting watersâ in the Hawaiian language, acknowledging the rivers and springs that once flowed into the area. The Waikiki area was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty, who enjoyed surfing on longboards in the 1800âs.
The neighborhood of Waikiki, which means âspouting fresh watersâ in Hawaiian, today extends from the Ala Wai Canal to Diamond Head (LÄÊ»ahi in Hawaiian).