According to legend, Hawai ʻ iloa named the island of Maui after his son, who in turn was named for The earlier name of Maui was ʻIhikapalaumaewa.
Native Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the island's name in the legend of Hawaiʻiloa, the Polynesian navigator credited with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. According to that legend, Hawaiʻiloa named the island of Maui after his son, who in turn was named for the demigod Māui. The Island of Maui is also called the "Valley Isle" for the large isthmus between its northwestern and southeastern volcanoes and the numerous large valleys carved into both mountains.
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Hawaiian island of Maui posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
