Is the word Hawaii of Arabic origin?

No, the word "Hawaii" is not of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Polynesian language, specifically from the Hawaiian word "Hawaiʻi," which is the name of the largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago.

The word "Hawaiʻi" itself is believed to have originated from the Polynesian word "hawaiki," which is a mythical homeland that is referenced in many Polynesian cultures.