Meaning: The unrestricted or free one
The story
Kanoa is interpreted through Hawaiian ka and noa, released from restrictions or kapu. The idea of freedom has a specific Hawaiian cultural context behind the familiar English gloss.
Nicknames
- Noa
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Kanoa comes from Hawaiian.
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