Vailea
Origin:Pacific Islander
Other Origin(s):Polynesian
Meaning:Water that speaks, talking water
Of all the enchanting Polynesian names describing nature, Vailea has the most to say. In several Polynesian languages, the word vai means “water.” When intertwined with lea, meaning “to speak” or “to talk,” this name translates to "water that speaks" or "talking water." Mysterious and perfectly intriguing, Vailea brings to mind the pitter-patter of rain falling or the exhilarating sensation of standing beside a waterfall. Perhaps bathtime will become baby’s favorite time of day, giving them another chance to hear that amazing splish-splash sound.
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Sources
Samoan Dictionary by George Pratt, pg. 216
A Tahitian and English Dictionary by John Davies, pg. 309
Ulukau Hawaiian Dictionaries, leo
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