The name of this small guitar-like instrument popular in Hawaii is Hawaiian for "jumping flea"
It gained great popularity elsewhere in the United States during the 
early ... with music from Hawaii where the name roughly translates as "jumping 
flea",... [DOC] [TLE] About Ukulele - Hilo Guitars and Ukuleles [PAR] 'Ukuleles in Hawaii originated from Portugese instruments brought in by ... 
Today's Hawaiian soprano ukulele has 4 strings, just like the Braguinha, but is 
tuned G-C-E-A just like the Rajo.