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Hawaiian Word of The Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: April 5th

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published April 5, 2024 at 11:54 AM HST

Ikaika means strong, powerful, sturdy, and more. It is a very popular name nowadays, especially for boys whose parents want them to grow up ikaika. Be careful how you pronounce it, and don't insert an ‘okina that doesn't belong.

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