Hina
From an old Polynesian word for a pale, silvery grey; also the name of a widely known moon goddess.
Meaning and origin
Hina is a moon goddess found across Polynesian mythology, with stories told in Tahiti, Hawai'i, the Cook Islands and beyond, and closely related figures known under other names such as Sina in Samoa.
How to pronounce Hina
| English (US) | HEE-nuh /ˈhiːnə/ |
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