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kia orana

'Kia orana' means 'Hello' in the Cook Island language.

pronounced: kee-ya or-rana

You can also use it to say 'thanks'

Spelt similarly to the Maori word for hello, which is Kia Ora.
"Kia Orana Mishy" (Hello Mishy)
by ruthnz July 11, 2006
mugGet the kia oranamug.

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