Pasefika Sāmoan Dictionary: Nonu

Nonu in Sāmoan language is Morinda Citrifolia Great Morinda in English language.


Great Morinda Morinda Citrifolia in English language is known as:



Nonu (Morinda citriflolia) - noun

Nonu (phonetic: / Noh-no͞o / | ipa:/ ˈnoʊˑnuˑ / | symbols: / ˈnōnü / )

“Nonu” or “Nonu vao” in Sāmoan language is used to identify Morinda citriflolia.

Morinda citriflolia is also identified as “Noni” in Hawai‘i, “Nonu” in Tonga and “Nono” in Tahiti.


Morinda citrifolia is also known as:

  • great morinda
  • Indian mulberry
  • Beach mulberry
Nonu vao | Noni (Morinda citriflolia) freehand by Jon Apisa

Jon Apisa. Nonu vao | Noni (Morinda citriflolia) freehand. 2022. colored pencil on paper, 8.5" x 5.5" (26.1cm x 14cm).

Nonu vao drawing by Jon Apisa


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