What is the origin of the name Moana?

Moana is a name of Hawaiian origin.

How popular is the name Moana?

Moana is currently ranked #3197 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Moana?

Moana is pronounced moh-AH-nah.

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GirlHawaiian

Moana

moh-AH-nah

Popularity

#3197

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

1,109

Peak Year

#141 in 2017

First Recorded

1941

Style

Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Polynesian name meaning 'ocean,' 'wide expanse of water,' or 'sea.' It gained significant popularity from the Disney animated film.

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Mo Ana

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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.

Nicknames

Mo Ana

Similar Names

Oceania Kai Marina Coral Luna

Personality Traits

AdventurousBraveSpiritedConnected to Nature

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