If you don't know, one of “Moana's” larger definitions means 'ocean, or wide expanse of water' in Maori and Hawaiian. That makes sense and is useful in understanding the character. “Heihei” (sometimes Hei Hei) in the same language, means 'disturbance' or an 'interruption from the norm.
Hei Hei means “chicken.” Moana's father Tui is named after a New Zealand bird. Her grandmother's name, Tala, means “story” in Samoan.
Heihei, the pet rooster of the main character in the 2016 film Moana.
Moana is now retired
She is everything a Maine Coon should be in temperament and type. Her coat is as soft as an angora rabbit. Her father “Zeus” is a blue harlequin, who came from Ukraine. Zeus's mother is a WCF Champion and her Grandfather is a WCF International Champion.
Although Moana is from the fictional island Motunui some 3,000 years ago, the story and culture of Moana is based on the very real heritage and history of Polynesian islands such as Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti.
Moana's pet pig, Pua is only in the movie for a little while until Moana takes off on her own. What exactly happened to Pua the Pig in Disney's Moana? Is it possible that Pua the pig is actually an imaginary friend for Moana? Find out on this episode of Cartoon Conspiracy.
Inspired by Polynesian mythology, Moana is depicted as the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village, who is chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti.
HO-HO. v. To sink down, as a canoe in the water. 2. To leap or slide down, as one from a pali.
The songs were written by Opetaia Foa'i, Mark Mancina, who previously collaborated with the studio on Tarzan and Brother Bear, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, while the score was written by Mancina. The lyrics are in English, Samoan, and the Tokelauan language. The soundtrack peaked at number two on the Billboard 200.
Her name means “ocean” in Hawaiian and other Polynesian languages.
Aloha is the word used to say both 'hello' and 'goodbye' in Hawaiian, but it means much more than just a simple salutation — aloha is a way of life. By definition of the Hawaiian Spirit Law, “Aloha Spirit” is the coordination of mind and heart within each person.
Aloha Aina = "Love of the Land" / Aloha Kai = "Love of the Sea"
The Hawaiian word for beautiful is nani [nah-nee]. In case no one's told you today, nani no ʻoe – you are beautiful.
The Hawaiian alphabet does not contain the letters T or F, so the name Te Fiti has no exact meaning. Advertisement. However, some fans believe that the name is a translation of the Maori language from the Eastern Polynesian area, set to mean “far off place.”
Chloe Auliʻi Cravalho (/aʊˈliːʔi krəˈvɑːljoʊ/; born November 22, 2000) is an American actress. She made her acting debut as the voice of the title character in the Disney animated musical film Moana (2016).
"Pua the pet pig was originally going on the journey with Moana, but the issue was that in a classic hero's journey, the hero leaves all comforts behind. And so we made the difficult decision to leave poor Pua at home, so that all things of Moana's family are left behind," says Shurer.
Although Moana's relationship with Maui never extends beyond the platonic level in the film, and although he is a 1,000-year old demigod and she is a 16-year old human, a lot of fans of the film like to put her and Maui in a romantic pairing known as Hooked Wayfinder.
Many view the movie as a source of pride for Pacific Islanders. "I loved it! It was a proud moment for me when my family and I went to see it especially when they started singing in Samoan!
Moana is the fifth non-Caucasian princess. Moana is also the second protagonist to be Polynesian descent, after Lilo Pelekai from Lilo & Stich.
Moana Is 16 Years Old
While the ages of Disney Princesses are rarely discussed in their respective movies, Moana's age is given as 16, and the movie doesn't try to hide the fact that she is still quite young.
Meet Moana's sidekicks: Pua and Hei Hei! ? ? These two energetic young actors are bringing a ton of.