Etymology

Hiva Oa

Today it means: The second largest island in the Marquesas, final resting place of Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel, home of many tikis. Full definition →

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  1. mqm · derived from
  2. English todayHiva Oa

From South Marquesan [Term?], meaning long ridgepole.

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