Hawaiian Greetings and Goodbyes
Have you ever wanted to say hello or goodbye in Hawaiian but just didn't know the right words? Well, this page should definitely help solve that problem by teaching you several ways to greet others in the Hawaiian language.
This page features 13 Hawaiian greetings and goodbyes, including a section on time-sensitive greetings like good morning, good evening, good noontime, and good afternoon and a section for the Shaka gesture - a popular method for greeting people in Hawaii.
Scroll down for our full list of Hawaiian greeting translations.
Greetings and Goodbyes in Hawaiian:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view these greetings from English to Hawaiian.
Saying "Hello" in Hawaiian
Aloha ➔ Hello
E komo mai ➔ Come inside / Do come in / Welcome
Timely Greetings in Hawaiian
Aloha kakahiaka ➔ Good morning
Aloha awakea ➔ Good noontime
Aloha 'auinalā ➔ Good afternoon
Aloha ahiahi ➔ Good evening
Aloha pō ➔ Good night
Saying "Good Bye" in Hawaiian
Aloha ➔ Goodbye
Aloha 'oe ➔ Farewell
A hui hou. ➔ Until we meet again. / See you soon.
The "Shaka" Hand Gesture
Shaka ➔ 🤙
The "Shaka" hand gesture is a popular way to greet others in Hawaii. It involves extending your thumb and pinky finger, while curling your other three fingers toward the palm of your hand. The Shaka gesture is used for many types of greetings to convey the aloha spirit of compassion, goodwill, and love.
Other Common Greetings in Hawaiian
Aloha nui ➔ Congratulations
Lana 'i'o ka mana'o ➔ Best wishes
This list of Hawaiian greetings was last updated on April 3, 2025.
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