Hiva Oa

English

Hiva Oa's Ta'a Oa Bay from the road between Atuona and Puamau.

Etymology

From South Marquesan [Term?], meaning long ridgepole.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhi.və ˈoʊ.ə/

Proper noun

Hiva Oa

1. The second largest island in the Marquesas, final resting place of w:Paul Gauguin and w:Jacques Brel, home of many tikis.

Synonyms

• (historical) Dominica

Translations

Island in French Polynesia