It's also used in various phrases, such as:
* Mahana nui: Big sun (referring to a hot day)
* Mahana liʻiliʻi: Little sun (referring to a cool day)
* Mahana kau: Season of sun (referring to summer)
* Mahana ulu: Sun of growth (referring to a period of growth and prosperity)
It's a beautiful and evocative word that captures the warmth and energy of the Hawaiian sun.