Isabella Bird

The word 'aloha,' in foreign use, has taken the place of every English equivalent. It is a greeting, a farewell, thanks, love, goodwill. Aloha looks at you from tidies and illuminations; it meets you on the roads and at house-doors. It is conveyed to you in letters: the air is full of it.

English Explorer

Tulsi Gabbard

No matter where you're from, no matter what religion you practice, your ethnicity, race, or anything else - what is it that can bring us together as people? It is, what we call in Hawaii, aloha... sincere, deep love and respect for other people as children of God.

American Politician

Finding common ground means reaching out with respect and aloha - despite the issues that divide us, despite the hurt, despite the fear - and recognize what unites us as human beings.

As progressives, we care about the well-being of others. We are soft-hearted and have aloha, respect, compassion for others, and we don't like to see anyone suffering.

I am deeply honored and humbled to represent the people of Hawai'i and will continue to do my best to bring the spirit of aloha to our nation's capital.

Used widely in Hawaii as a warm, friendly greeting among locals and towards visitors.

Greeting Custom

Can replace 'hello' or 'goodbye', but is also a wish for happiness and well-being.

Versatile Usage

Carries a positive emotional tone, setting a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.

Emotional Tone

Expresses a strong emotional connection, often between close friends or family.

Deeper Sentiment

Embodies the essence of Hawaii's unique values of care and harmony among people.

Hawaiian Ethos

Not limited to romantic love, it's broader embracing platonic and universal love.

Beyond Romance

Signifies something authentically Hawaiian, linking it to the islands' traditions.

Hawaiian Origin

Acts as a cultural marker, distinguishing Hawaiian events, attire, and products.

Cultural Identifier

 I'll get everyone's good mornings. I don't care how you make 'em. Aloha. Konichiwa. Shalom. Ah-Salam Alaikum. Everybody means everybody, means everybody here. And so maybe I'll build a gilded cage. I'll line the bottom with old notebook pages.

Rives: A mockingbird...

 aloha my name is andy anderton i'm 10 years old i go to 6th grade and i'm the 2011 state jubilee champion for hawaii i live here on kauai kauai is the northernmost island of the main islands of hawaii

HI Finalist PIPE National...

 where the “Committee of Safety” removed Queen Lili’uokalani from office. Thousands of Hawaiian people protested, some wearing hat bands reading, “Aloha ’Āina,” or “love of the nation.”