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What do you think of translating names into Hawaiian?
Does it add cultural significance or is it appropriative?
Have you ever had your name translated into Hawaiian?
Share your thoughts and experiences

Hawaiian name translation? Sounds like cultural appropriation to me. Why cant people just appreciate the beauty of the language without trying to claim it as their own?

Appreciating a language isnt the same as appropriating it. Understanding the distinction is key.

Is it just me or does Hawaiian name translation feel like cultural appropriation? Should we really be messing with another cultures language for our own aesthetic pleasure? Just a thought.

Its not appropriation, its appreciation. Embracing different languages and cultures enriches our understanding of the world. Diversity should be celebrated, not stifled.

Is it just me or does Hawaiian name translation seem like a lost art form? Should we be preserving it or letting it evolve naturally? Lets discuss!

Preserving Hawaiian name translations is crucial for honoring the culture and history. Letting it evolve naturally risks diluting its significance. Lets respect and celebrate the heritage.

Guys, is it just me or does Hawaiian name translation seem like a form of cultural appropriation? Should we really be messing with the meanings and significance of names from another culture?

Translating names is a way to appreciate and understand different cultures, not appropriate them. Embracing diversity should be celebrated, not limited.

This whole Hawaiian name translation thing seems like a slippery slope. Who gets to decide whats accurate or appropriate? Should we be messing with cultural traditions like this?