Ua (to rain☔). Beloved by the people of Kaua’i, It was seen as a blessing from the gods, and was referred to as kāhiko o ke akua, or adornment of deity. Rain was seen as a symbol of abundance and fertility, and many rain names were associated with particular places.

Chiefess Peleula from O'ahu heard about the beauty of Kaua'i women. Since her own royal court was known for its beauty, Peleula ventured across the Kaieiewaho channel to see if what she heard of Kaua'i was true.