Moana
moh-AH-nah
Moana is a girl’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “A Polynesian name meaning 'ocean,' 'wide expanse of water,' or 'sea.' It gained significant popularity from the Disney animated film.”. It currently ranks #3197 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2017.
What Moana Means
“A Polynesian name meaning 'ocean,' 'wide expanse of water,' or 'sea.' It gained significant popularity from the Disney animated film.”
The Story of Moana
This name holds the vastness of the Pacific, the call of the ocean, and the spirit of endless adventure.
Moana is a deeply rooted Polynesian name, most commonly associated with Hawaiian culture, meaning 'ocean,' 'wide expanse of water,' or 'sea.' Its significance lies in the profound connection to nature and the life-giving power of the water that surrounds island communities. The name traveled through oral traditions before gaining global recognition through modern storytelling.
There's a breathtaking spaciousness in the sound of Moana, like standing on a cliff overlooking a boundless sea. When you say your daughter's name, Moana, you'll feel the pull of the horizon and a spirit of fearless exploration. Writing it on her first passport, you're gifting her a name that embodies adventure and the wild, beautiful heart of nature.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Moana
Protagonist of the Disney animated film of the same name.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#141 in 2017
Total Births
1,109
First Recorded
1941
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