What Does Bula Mean?

1. Bula – Pronounced 'buu-laa', this common Fiji phrase translates to 'hello/welcome. ' A great time to say this is when meeting our friendly team at The Bula Club!

What does Bula mean in Hawaiian?

Pronounced "boolah" and always said with enthusiasm, bula literally means life, but is most commonly used as something akin to "hello" - like the Hawaiian word "aloha". Used as a greeting it is like wishing a person a good life. If you say it twice, it means health.

How do you respond to Bula?

It extends the former greeting by including the phrase “bula vinaka” which means “good life” in English and the words “na si” before that, to bring out respect. You can reply to this greeting by simply saying “bula” or “bula vinaka”.