Skip to main content

Definitions by ruthnz

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)
kia orana by ruthnz July 11, 2006