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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.

Origin · HawaiianMeaning · Means 'love' in the Māori language.Peak · 2013

What It Means

Means 'love' in the Māori language.

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

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Personality Traits

lovingcompassionatekindgentle

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