Definitions for hula
ˈhu ləhu·la

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hula, hula-hula, Hawaiian dancingnoun

   a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hulanoun

   A form of chant and dance, which was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there.

2. Etymology: From hula

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1. HULA

   Sean Yoro (born 1989), known professionally as HULA, is a self-taught contemporary artist, most known for his murals positioned near or in large bodies of water. He has developed a distinct style merging fine art, street art and nature. In 2015 HULA became widely known and publicized for his viral iceberg murals, which sparked a larger environmental discussion. The Hawaiian native has been known for his delicate portraits of half-submerged women’s faces on icebergs across the worlds such as the Arctic Circle and Iceland in order to raise awareness of climate change and the effects on the environment. Since then, many of his pieces have suggested climate change issues at the root of their message.HULA’s medium to convey his art was artificial reefs, using concrete and steel in hopes to replicate an environment for marine life to grow. For this project, HULA made his own materials and eco-friendly pigment sticks. In the interview Street Artists Learns Freediving to Paint Underwater on Artificial Reefs by Jessica Stewart, HULA stated “Combining both my art and environmental passions happened almost by accident at first, when I started creating murals along ocean walls. I always had underlying messages of sustainability and awareness, but this was the first concept I could literally combine these two aspects of my life influences into one. Every project since then has seamlessly integrated both values into their own unique stories naturally”. HULA’s passion for environmental reform has been noticed by the public, being most notable for painting on icebergs of indigenous local woman to raise awareness of global warming and the effects it has on the native people living near those environments at risk. HULA exhibits his passion for helping his home state of Hawai’i to protect and help the marine life that has an impact on the islands.

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1. hula

   Hula is a traditional dance form originated from the Hawaiian Islands, often accompanied by chant or song. It involves specific rhythmic body movements, footwork, and gestures to represent the words of the song or chant. Hula dancers often use costumes and props like grass skirts and leis. There are two main types - the ancient hula (Hula Kahiko) and the modern hula (Hula 'Auana).

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1. Hula

   Hula is a dance form accompanied by chant or song. It was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there. The hula dramatizes or portrays the words of the oli or mele in a visual dance form. There are many sub-styles of hula, with the main two categories being Hula 'Auana and Hula Kahiko. Ancient hula, as performed before Western encounters with Hawaiʻi, is called kahiko. It is accompanied by chant and traditional instruments. Hula, as it evolved under Western influence in the 19th and 20th centuries, is called ʻauana. It is accompanied by song and Western-influenced musical instruments such as the guitar, the ʻukulele, and the double bass. Terminology for two main additional categories is beginning to enter the hula lexicon: "Monarchy" includes any hula which were composed and choreographed during the 19th century. During that time the influx of Western culture created significant changes in the formal Hawaiian arts, including hula. "Ai Kahiko", meaning "in the ancient style" are those hula written in the 20th and 21st centuries that follow the stylistic protocols of the ancient hula kahiko.

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1. HULA

   What does HULA stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the HULA acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

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1. HULA

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hula is ranked #53913 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Hula surname appeared 383 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Hula.
   
   93.7% or 359 total occurrences were White.
   3.9% or 15 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Rain Dance

Anagrams for hula »

1. haul

How to pronounce hula?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say hula in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hula in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hula in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of hula in a Sentence

1. Michelle Obama:

   So I immersed myself in the policy details. I worked with Congress on legislation, gave speeches to CEOs, military generals and Hollywood executives. but I also worked to ensure that my efforts would resonate with kids and families -- and that meant doing things in a creative and unconventional way. So, yeah, I planted a garden, and hula-hooped on the White House lawn with kids. I did some mom dancing on TV ... And at the end of the day, by staying true to the me I've always known, I found that this journey has been incredibly freeing.

2. Dana Santas:

   I'm more of a proponent for hula hooping than crunches.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hula
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hula
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hula
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hula
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html