Site Accessibility Features: Skip to page menus
Site Menus Section Skip to page content
Site Accessibility Features: Skip to page menus
Site Menus Section Skip to page content
`Eleu [eh’ leu] Alert, Lively, Energetic
Ku`u Maka [koo’ oo mah’ kah] Apple of My Eye
Hae [hae] Barky (to bark, growl)
Nani [nah’ nee] Beautiful, Pretty
Maka [mah’ kah] Beloved one
Nui [nui] Big, Great, Important
Manu [mah’ noo] Bird
Hiwakea [hee vah keh’ (y)ah) Black-and-White
Maka Koa [mah’ kah koh’ (w)ah] Bold, Fierce
Koa [koh’ (w)ah] Brave, Bold, Fearless
Kekoa [keh koh’ (w)ah] Brave, Courageous
Hinuhinu [hee’ noo hee’ noo] Bright, Shining, Splendid
Pilialoha [pee lee ah loh’ ha] Buddy
Lulu [loo loo] Calm, Peace
Pôpoki [POH’ poh kee] Cat
Po`okela [poh oh keh lah] Champion, Best, Superior
Ali`i [Ah lee’ ee] Chief, King, Queen
Pôlunu [POH’ loo noo] Chubby
Lae`ula [lae oo’ lah] Clever, Well-trained
`Auli`i [au lee’ ee] Dainty, Cute, Perfect
Lâlama [LAH’ mah] Daring, Fearless, Clever
Nahoa [nah hoh’ (w)ah] Defiant, Bold
Kaimana [kai mah nah] Diamond
Kei [kei] Dignified, Glorious, One’s Pride
`Îlio [ee lee’ oh] Dog
Holo Nui [hoh’ loh nui] Fast Runner, Galloper
Polo [poh’ loh] Fatso (as in large, thick, plump)
Punahele [poo nah heh’ leh] Favorite
Maka [mah’ kah] Favorite One
Mâkaha [MAH’ kah hah] Fierce, Ferocious
Polupolu [poh’ loo poh’ loo] Flabby, Fatso
Pua [poo’ (w)ah] Flower
Weuweu [weu weu] Fluffy
Luluâ`ina [loo (W)AH’ ee nah] Freckles
Noa [noh’ (w)ah] Free, Freedom
Aikâne [ai KAH’ neh] Friend
Maka Launa [mah’ kah lau’ nah] Friendly
Lelele [leh’ leh] Frisky
Laka [lah’ kah] Gentle, Tame
Makana [mah kah’ nah] Gift, Prize, Reward
Puahina [poo (w)ah hee’ nah] Gray
Hina [hee’ nah] Gray
Hau`oli [hau oh’ lee] Happy
Lani [lah nee] Heaven
Meli [meh’ lee] Honey
Hiwa [hee’ vah] Jet Black
Le`a [Leh’ ah] Joy, Happiness
Poki [poh’ kee] Kamehameha the Great’s dog
Kiki [kee kee] Kiss
Lale [lah’ leh] Legendary bird
Mo`o [moh’ oh] Lizard
Manu Aloha [mah’ noo ah loh’ hah] Lovebird
Kûpa`a [KOO’ pah ah] Loyal
Laki [lah’ kee] Lucky
Maka Le`a [mah’ kah leh’ ah] Mischievous
Kanoe [kah noe’] Mist
Uakea [oo (w)ah keh’ (y)ah] Misty
Pôhina [POH’ hee nah] Misty, Hazy, Gray
Hapa [hah pah] Mixed breed, Mutt
Mahina [Mah hee nah] Moon
Mâpina [MAH’ pee nah] Muffin
Nîele [NEE’ (y)eh leh] Nosey, Inquisitive, Busybody
Pâ`ani [PAH’ ah nee] Playful
Hiwahiwa [hee’ vah hee’ vah] Precious, Beloved, Darling
Makamae [mah kah mae’] Precious, Cherished
Pûkini [POO’ kee nee] Pudding
Nonolo [noh’ loh] Purring
Koke [koh’ keh] Quick Runner
Miki [mee’ kee] Quick, Alert, Active
Kolohe [koh loh’ heh] Rascal, Naughty
Kekipi [keh kee’ pee] Rebel
`Ula [oo’ lah] Red, Scarlet
Kama Hele [kah’ mah heh’ leh] Rover, Traveler
`Ehu [eh’ hoo] Ruddy, Red
Kai [kai] Sea
Makai [mah kai] Seaside
Ka`imi [kah ee’ mee] Seeker
Aka [ah’ kah] Shadow
`Alohi [AH’ loh hee] Shine, glitter, sparkle
Lelemu [leh’ moo] Slowpoke, Lazy
Li`i [lee’ ee] Small, tiny
Akamai [ah kah’ mai] Smart
Hau [hau] Snow
Koki [koh’ kee] Snub-nosed (as in bulldog)
Kikokiko [kee’ koh kee’ koh] Speckles (spotted)
Kiko [kee’ koh] Spot
Pôhaka [POH’ hah kah] Spot
Hôkû [HOH’ KOO’] Star
Pu`ipu`i [poo’ ee poo’ ee] Stocky (as in, short and stout)
Ikaika [ee kai’ kah] Strong, Powerful
Po`o Pa`a [poh oh pah’ ah] Stubborn, Hardhead
Ipo [ee poh] Sweetheart, lover
Kalâ [kah LAH’] The Sun, Sunny
Kahekili [kah heh kee’ lee] Thunder
Pilikia [pee lee kee’ (y)ah] Trouble
Nalu [nah loo] Waves, surf
`Umi`umi [oo’ mee oo’ mee] Whiskers
Puakea [poo (w)ah keh (y)ah] White Flower, Pale
Lupo [loo’ poh] Wolf
Melemele [meh’ leh meh’ leh] Yellow
Nâ Kauoha Kumu (Basic Commands)
Ka Mâlama Hânai â Huhu (Pet Maintenance)
Na Hana Ma`ale`a Hânai â Huhu (Pet Tricks)
Holoholo (Going Out for Pleasure)
Ka Hânai â Huhu Maika`i / Maika`i `ole (Good / Bad Pet)
Welcome to Haiku Veterinary Clinic, your local veterinarian in Kaneohe. We’re pleased to provide a wide variety of veterinary services for animals in Kaneohe and surrounding areas.
Contact us with your questions or schedule an appointment.
About UsText or Call: 808-235-6405 info@haikuvet.com
45-773 Kamehameha Hwy. Kaneohe, HI 96744
Monday-Saturday: 8:00am-5:00pm Sunday: CLOSED Temporary Hours, until further notice
© 2025 Haiku Veterinary Clinic. Provided by Covetrus | Powered by LifeLearn WebDVM