the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands
"Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands and known for its beautiful beaches and volcanoes."
The second-largest island of Hawaii.
"Maui is famous for its scenic beaches and lush valleys as the second-largest island in Hawaii."
The name likely comes from the Hawaiian island of Maui, which may be a shortened form of Māui, the famous trickster god of Polynesian mythology. Alternatively, it could have been borrowed directly from the Māori version of this deity's name.