Aoa: a very strong wind from Hanapepe, Kaua'i, well-liked by the people of Ni'ihau. The wind affords good travel between the islands.

Aoa-lae-nihi: a norheast wind that brings rain. It is also known as the ali'i wind, as it comes vey quietly on Ni'ihau.

Lehua: a wind that somes to Ni'ihau from lehua. Like the naulu wind the Lehua is a northeastern trade, but it stirs up a bit more.

Inuwai: a sea breeze, a water-absorbing wind.

Unulau: a northeast trade wind that brings rain to Ni'ihau. Also associated with the appearance of the floating island Unulani.

Wili-ahiu: a wild, untamed whirlwind at possible hurricane velocity.

Papa'a-inu-wai: a gentle wind that the people of Kaua;i sail to Ni'ihau. Sometimes it is accompanied by a misty rain; other times it is with the sun. Also called Pa'a-a-La.

Pu-aia: a slight breeze off the ocean causing ripples in the water.

Ae-loa: a strong trade wind from Kaua'i

Lei-aloha: a caressing wind.

La'a-a-ka'a: definition unknown.

[Tava,Keale 1989:12] (NOT CONFIRMED )

BACK TO THE TOP