In Hawaiian, tortoise is called "honu pele."
honu
It's Honu. Isn't it cool sounding?! :) It's honu, for the sea turtle, and honua, for the land (or earth) turtle.
The turtle symbolizes longevity in Japanese culture.
Honu (ho-noo)
Papa Honu Hoku Moku Enjoy
honu [ho-noo]
turtle = honu [ho-noo].
Honu nani [ho-noo na-nee]
In Hawaiian, you can say "A hui hou, honu" which means "Until we meet again, turtle" in English.
It is pronounced "hoe-nuu." The "u" at the end is a long vowel sound.
Shane Honu Bryant goes by Honu.