Alola
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Alola (Japanese: アローラ Arōra-chihō) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is the setting of Pokémon Sun and Moon. It is based on Hawaii.
Etymology and design concept
Etymology
The name "Alola" comes from the traditional Hawaiian greeting Aloha.
Design concept
- Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Alola
Alola is based on the island of Hawaii.
Trivia
- Alola is a palindrome.
See also
In other languages
Language | Name | Origin |
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Korean | 알로라 Allora | From its Japanese name |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 阿羅拉 / 阿罗拉 Āluólā | Transliteration of its Japanese name |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 阿羅拉 Alòhlāai | Mandarin-based transliteration of its Japanese name |
References
Regions in the Pokémon world | ||
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