Land Division usually extending from the uplands to the sea.

Chief, chiefess, king, queen, noble, royal.

Personal family god.

A saltwater ditch or channel used to manage flow within a fishpond system.

A house, building, or institution; traditionally built using thatched materials and stones.

Sea, sea water; area near the sea, seaside, lowlands; tide, current in the sea

Guard or caretaker specifically responsible for the protection and management of a fishpond.

Coral or coral head. Also a shrine along the shore used in ceremonies to encourage fish to multiply.

The headman of an ahupuaʻa land division; a steward who manages land and water resources.

The characteristic stone wall of a Hawaiian fishpond that separates it from the outer sea.

An advanced system of aquaculture unique to Hawaiʻi, managed for sustainable fish cultivation.

A directional term meaning toward the sea or ocean from wherever one is standing.

The act of taking care of, preserving, or protecting natural resources for future generations.

A directional term meaning inland or toward the mountains from one's current position.

The brackish water area where a stream meets the sea, serving as a critical nursery.

A sanctuary or place of refuge; at Loko Ea, this refers to the floating islands that protect fish.

Sand dune or heap.

Fresh water - Regarded as the source of all life, representing wealth and prosperity in Hawaiian culture.