From Place Names of Hawai'i by Mary Kawena Pukui, Samuel H. Elbert & Esther T. Mookini
Moloka'i nui a Hina (great Moloka'i, child of Hina)
Moloka'i pule o'o (Moloka'i powerful prayer)
In legends, Hina (goddess associated with the moon) was the mother of Moloka'i. The island was noted for sorcery and sports.
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