If you have more context about where you encountered this word, it may be possible to figure out its meaning. For example:
* Is it a place name? There are many places in Hawaii with unique names.
* Is it a person's name? Many Hawaiian names have specific meanings, but "Mauloa" doesn't appear to be one of them.
* Is it a word used in a specific context? Perhaps it's part of a song, a story, or a cultural tradition.
Please provide more information about the word's context so I can try to help you understand its meaning.