Bruddah Java, Maiava is a prominent Samoan name in Hawaii. When I lived there, there were a Pro wrestler and good number athletes with the name. Whenever sports announcers said the name, it was exactly pronounced like here. Mai a va.
In the Hawaiian language, W is pronounced like the V. Hawaii = Ha Va ie. Cheers
PS. The famous actor, the Rock, Dwayne Johnson mother maiden name was Maiawa. The Rock grandfather was the famous Hawaiian wrestler. Also, our all PAC 12, LB from Maui, Hawaii, Kaluka Maiava (2005-08) was related to the Rock. Same family tree.
