Here's a breakdown of the different "e" sounds in Hawaiian:
* Short "e" sound: Like the "e" in "bed" - examples: ele, ehu, eka
* Long "e" sound: Like the "e" in "see" - examples: ē, ēia, ēheu
* Mid "e" sound: A sound in between short and long "e" - examples: ekahi, elua, elima
Therefore, it's more accurate to say that "e" represents a sound rather than a specific meaning in the Hawaiian language.