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Look up mahalo in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Mahalo is a Hawaiian word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, or respects. According to the Pukui and Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary, it is derived from the Proto-Polynesian *masalo.
D eeper meaning and sacredness is hinted at by the root words of these words. Linguists differ in their opinions as to the exact meanings and origins, but this is what was told to me by my kupuna (elder): On a spiritual level, aloha is an invocation of the Divine and mahalo is a Divine blessing. n Hawaiian thinking, words have mana [pronounced: mah' nah], meaning spiritual or divine power], and aloha and mahalo are among the most sacred and powerful. S ay them often as they can be life-transforming and-enhancing. Be careful to use them ONLY if you truly feel mahalo or aloha within.