what does aloha mean
Aloha in the Hawaiian language means affection, peace, compassion, and mercy. Since the middle of the 19th century, it also has come to be used as an English greeting to say goodbye and hello.Aloha is also included in the state nickname of Hawaii, the Aloha State.. folk etymology claims that it derives from a compound of the Hawaiian words alo meaning presence, front, face, or share; and ha, meaning breath of life or essence of life.. Although alo does indeed mean presence, etc. by itself, the word for breath has a long A (hÄ), whereas the word aloha does not.