Koa
From Hawaiian: "warrior" or "koa tree", a type of wood valued for strength.
Meaning and origin
Koa is a straightforward Hawaiian word referring both to a warrior or soldier and to the strong, durable wood of the native Hawaiian koa tree.
How to pronounce Koa
| Hawaiian (United States) | KOH-uh /ˈkoʊ.ə/ |
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