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Do these meanings of the name "Vaiata" seem correct?
Do the sources seem valid?
In "A Tahitian and English dictionary" by H.J. Davies:
Vaiata, the name of a species of taro
a morning bath; a phrase used by the arioi, who bathed early in the morning; see ata
Ata, a cloud, a shadow
stalks of leaves, flowers, and fruits
laughter, to laugh
the twilight
On The Tahiti Traveler website:
Vaiata : The princess's morning bath
In "A Book of Cook Islands Maori Names, Ingoa" by Jon Jonassen
Vaiata, water reflection. Vaiata also refers to a song, singing, or chanting. Denotes music, talent, pleasure, respect, and obeisance
(The links are kind of long; I'll put them in a reply)
Do the sources seem valid?
In "A Tahitian and English dictionary" by H.J. Davies:
Vaiata, the name of a species of taro
a morning bath; a phrase used by the arioi, who bathed early in the morning; see ata
Ata, a cloud, a shadow
stalks of leaves, flowers, and fruits
laughter, to laugh
the twilight
On The Tahiti Traveler website:
Vaiata : The princess's morning bath
In "A Book of Cook Islands Maori Names, Ingoa" by Jon Jonassen
Vaiata, water reflection. Vaiata also refers to a song, singing, or chanting. Denotes music, talent, pleasure, respect, and obeisance
(The links are kind of long; I'll put them in a reply)
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