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Moana

ocean

Male Maori / Samoan / Polynesian / Fijian / Tongan / Polynesian Mythology / Polynesian Tatau Tradition / / Hawaiian / Tahitian 3 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Name
Moana
Origin
Maori / Samoan / Polynesian / Fijian / Tongan / Polynesian Mythology / Polynesian Tatau Tradition / / Hawaiian / Tahitian
Gender
Male
Meaning
ocean
Detailed Meaning
Moana is a Maori name meaning ocean, evoking the vast, deep, and ever-moving waters of the Pacific. In Polynesian cultures, the ocean is not just a physical place but a spiritual one, connected to ancestry, journey, and life itself. The name carries a sense of freedom, depth, and an adventurous spirit that flows naturally.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. mo (prefix) 2. a (middle) 3. na (suffix)
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Moana Name Meaning and Style

Moana is a male name of Maori / Samoan / Polynesian / Fijian / Tongan / Polynesian Mythology / Polynesian Tatau Tradition / / Hawaiian / Tahitian origin, meaning ocean.

It appears in the adventure, Adventurous, beauty name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Maori / Samoan / Polynesian / Fijian / Tongan / Polynesian Mythology / Polynesian Tatau Tradition / / Hawaiian / Tahitian names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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