Alola
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Alola (Japanese: アローラ地方 Arōra-chihō) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is the setting of Pokémon Sun and Moon. It is based on Hawaii.[1]
Etymology and design concept
Etymology
The name "Alola" may come from the traditional Hawaiian greeting aloha.
Design concept
- Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Alola
Alola is based on 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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This article is part of Project Locations, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on every location in the Pokémon world. |