Aloha, Louisiana facts for kids

Aloha is a small place, called an unincorporated community, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a settlement that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's often a collection of homes and businesses in a specific area.

History

The name "Aloha" for this community comes from the Hawaiian language. In Hawaii, "aloha" is a special word used to say hello, goodbye, or to express love and peace. It's a very warm and friendly greeting.

It's thought that the people who named this place were inspired by a famous Hawaiian song called "Aloha ʻOe". This song was written by Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii. The song is about saying farewell, but it's also a beautiful and well-known piece of Hawaiian culture. So, even though this community is in Louisiana, its name connects it to the distant and beautiful Hawaiian Islands through this special word and song.