Protoform: TINI-LAU [PN] A mythical hero
| Description: | A mythical hero |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Sinilau | Handsome villain in legendary stories Problematic | (Bgs) |
| East Uvea | Sinilau | Handsome villain in legendary stories Problematic | (Bgs) |
| Hawaiian | Kinilau | 'Multitude' - a fishing god | (Bwh) |
| Mangaia | Tinirau | A legendary personage, the Lord of Fishes... | (Sta) |
| New Zealand Maori | Tinirau | Handsome husband of Hina | (Bgs) |
| Pukapuka | Tinilau | Male associated with Yina in stories | (Sby) |
| Rarotongan | Tinirau | The name of a famous Polynesian ancestor; the tutelary deity of fishes... | (Sve) |
| Rotuman | Tinrau | Very handsome young men; much used in poetry and legends as the proper name of the prince or hero Problematic | (Cwd) |
| Tokelau | Tinilau | Male personal name | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Sinilau | Proper name of the hero or attractive young man in many Tongan legends | (Cwd) |
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