<human>:  Why is the state of Hawaii called the Aloha state?
<bot>: The word aloha is a Hawaiian word for “friend” or “love”. It is a greeting or farewell, and it is often used as a salutation. The Aloha State is the nickname for Hawaii, and it was adopted as the state's official nickname in 1959. The name was chosen to express the state's friendly attitude and the Hawaiian concept of aloha, which is a deep and abiding affection or love.