Waimea
[waɪˈmeɪ.ə]Meaning
in Hawaiian, reddish water; in Māori, forgotten or hidden stream
Background Story
Waimea is a common place name in Hawaii and New Zealand. In Hawaiian it means reddish water, and in Māori it means forgotten or hidden stream.
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