What does Napili Kai mean in Hawaiian?

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"Napili Kai" is not a standard Hawaiian phrase, but a combination of the words "Napili" and "Kai," which can be interpreted as

"Sea of Napili" or "Napili Sea." "Napili" itself can mean "luck will cling" or refer to the native pili grass used for thatching, while "kai" means "sea". Therefore, "Napili Kai" likely refers to the sea at Napili, emphasizing the place's connection to both luck and the native grass. 

• Napili: Means "luck will cling" or refers to the pili grass that was historically used for thatching houses. The word "pili" can also mean to cling or stick to, describing the way memories of the place stick with you.
• Kai: Means "sea".
• Combined: Therefore, "Napili Kai" most likely means the "Sea of Napili," evoking both the natural landscape and a sense of lasting luck or memory associated with the place. 

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