Engraving Ideas for Hawaiian Koa: Finding the Perfect Words

Choosing the right words for your Hawaiian Koa wood treasure is a special moment. This stunning natural material calls for an engraving that speaks from the heart.

Need some inspiration? Here are ideas to help you find that perfect message.

Engraving Ideas for Memorial Pieces

Engraving on Hawaiian Koa wood

For urns or remembrance items, consider a simple name and dates, a favorite quote, or a heartfelt “Always in our hearts.” Hawaiian phrases like “A hui hou” (until we meet again) add cultural significance. A reference to their favorite Hawaiian location also creates a meaningful connection.

For a truly personal tribute, an engraved photo captures a moment in time—creating a lasting, visual remembrance that beautifully complements the warmth of Koa wood. To make sure a particular photo is suitable for custom engraving on wood, please contact us directly.

Picture Frames: Custom Engraving Ideas

Engraving simulation on Koa Picture Frame

Frames offer a canvas for custom engraving special dates, locations, or simple sentiments like “Our ohana” (family). Anniversary dates, vacation memories, or milestone celebrations make perfect engravings that enhance the photos they’ll protect. Great for first photos of babies with name and birthdate!

Corporate Uses

For business awards, emphasize achievements with engraved phrases like “Excellence in Leadership” or years of service recognition. Company values paired with the recipient’s name create lasting appreciation.

Engraved Hawaiian Koa Wood Plaque

Koa wood also creates elegant engraved signage for businesses. Consider:

• Directional signs: “Reception,” “Office Hours,” “Mahalo for Not Smoking”
• Room identifiers for hotels or resorts: “Oceanfront Suite,” “Massage Hale”
• Branded welcome signs: “E Komo Mai to [Business Name]”
• Informational displays: “Please Remove Shoes,” “Private Beach”

Engraving Ideas for Personal Keepsakes

For bowls or keepsake boxes, we often engrave:

• Significant dates
• Coordinates of special places
• Single meaningful words: “Inspire,” “Grateful,” “Aloha”
• “Handcrafted from Hawaiian Koa”

Simulated engraving idea on Koa wood keepsake box

Hawaiian Expressions Engraved in Hawaiian Koa

Incorporating the Hawaiian language creates an authentic connection:

• “Aloha” (love, peace, compassion)
• “Mahalo” (thank you)
• “Ohana” (family)
• “Malama pono” (take care)

Finding Your Inspiration

Not quite sure what to say? Download our pdf of phrases we’ve actually engraved on our Koa wood products.

Think about who it’s for and how they’ll use it. Often, the best engraving ideas draw from memories you’ve shared or quotes they love. Sometimes, keeping it simple works best – just a few heartfelt words can turn your gorgeous Koa piece into something special.

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