Aroha
ah-ROH-hah
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Hawaiian
Total Births
12
Peak Year
#6 in 2013
First Recorded
2013
The Story of Aroha
“In the ancient tongue of the Māori people, a single word encapsulates the entirety of human affection.”
Aroha is a gift from the indigenous Māori culture of New Zealand, where it is the word for 'love.' This name carries profound cultural depth, linking your child to a heritage that cherishes connection and deep emotional bonds.
This name resonates with the overwhelming love you feel for your daughter, a gentle soul destined for deep compassion. You imagine her embodying this very essence, a child whose kindness and loving nature will be her guiding force.
Aroha bestows upon your daughter the most powerful human gift: the capacity for profound love and the gentle strength that comes from connection.
What It Means
Means 'love' in the Māori language.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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