Hawaiian Noun Phrase · Spirit
ʻUhane pule
Pronunciation: /aw-HAH-nay POO-leh/
Meaning
Prayer spirit or spirit of supplication. The spiritual aspect of prayer or a spirit invoked in prayer.
Example sentences
I ka wā o ka hoʻopōloli ʻana, ua ʻike ʻia ka ʻUhane pule e hoʻonui ana i ka manaʻo me ka manaʻo ʻole.
During the time of contemplation, the prayer spirit was seen to increase meaning with intention.
Ma mua o ka hoʻomaka ʻana o ke kumu o ka hoʻokupu ʻana, ua kāhea ʻo ia i ka ʻUhane pule no ke alakaʻi.
Before the chief began the offering, he invoked the prayer spirit for guidance.
Ke manaʻo nei au i ka ʻUhane pule e kōkua mai iaʻu i kou mau pilikia.
I feel the prayer spirit helping me through your difficulties.
About this word
“ʻUhane pule” is a Hawaiian noun phrase meaning Prayer spirit or spirit of supplication. It is part of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) vocabulary in the category of Spirit. Definitions are based on the Pukui-Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary.