Meaning: Ocean; deep sea; wide expanse of water
The story
Moana is a shared word in several Polynesian languages, including Māori and Hawaiian, for the ocean or a broad expanse of water. It is an established name with a clear ocean connection.
Nicknames
- Mo
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Nature
- Modern
- Works everywhere
Origins
Moana comes from Hawaiian and Māori.
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