Description:
The origin of the name 'Alukurappaa' is not known with certainty, but it is thought to be of Hawaiian or Samoan origin. The name may be derived from the word 'alu' meaning 'to be high' or 'to be great' and 'kurapaa' meaning 'a type of plantain'. Alternatively, the name may be derived from the word 'alu' meaning 'to be white' and 'kurapaa' meaning 'a type of fruit'. The name may also be derived from the word 'alu' meaning 'to be long' and 'kurapaa' meaning 'a type of fruit'. The name may also be derived from the word 'alu' meaning 'to be straight' and 'kurapaa' meaning 'a type of plantain'. The name may also be derived from the word 'alu' meaning 'to be white' and 'kurapaa' meaning 'a type of bird'. The name may also be derived from the word 'alu' meaning 'to be long' and 'kurapaa' meaning 'a type of bird'. The name may also be derived from the word 'alu' meaning 'to be straight' and 'kurapaa' meaning 'a type of bird'.
