well I’ll leave it to you to determine correct translation. And since some say the actual Hawaiian translation for “Haina” is “sacrifice”. It is also a place believed to be where human sacrifices once took place. This is a sacred Hawaiian site dating back to ancient times. However, digging a little deeper, I learned there is an ongoing disagreement about the correct translation of “Aina Haina.” The reason? Far back in the Aina Haina Valley, are the ruins of Kawauoha Heiau. Robert Hind – Photo courtesy of Robby Hind Upon moving here, and first learning about the neighborhood, I was told “Aina” means “land” in Hawaiian, and “Haina” means “Hind.” Thus translated, Aina Haina means, Hind’s Land, named after Robert Hind who at one time owned the land and established a dairy farm (Hind-Clark Dairy) in 1924. Sort of a playful cadence to it as it rolls off the tongue. I love living in this relaxing and peaceful neighborhood and also saying the name. Oahu Best Oahu Neighborhoods Pt 1: Aina HainaĪina Haina.
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