Manoa
mah-NOH-ah
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Hawaiian
Total Births
30
Peak Year
#8 in 2016
First Recorded
2006
Style
Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A masculine Hawaiian name meaning 'wide' or 'broad', often associated with expansiveness and openness.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Manoa Falls Trail
A popular hiking trail on Oahu leading to a beautiful waterfall.
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