Nohea
noh-HAY-ah
Nohea is a unisex name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “A Hawaiian name meaning 'lovely,' 'beautiful,' or 'pretty.' It is a gentle and aesthetically pleasing name.”. It currently ranks #14754 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2020.
What Nohea Means
“A Hawaiian name meaning 'lovely,' 'beautiful,' or 'pretty.' It is a gentle and aesthetically pleasing name.”
The Story of Nohea
This name, appearing first in the 1980s, carries the gentle grace and aesthetic pleasure of the Hawaiian islands.
Nohea is a name that emerged from the rich linguistic tapestry of Hawaii, first appearing in recorded use around 1983. It beautifully embodies the Hawaiian sentiment for something aesthetically pleasing, often translated as 'lovely' or 'pretty.' The name evokes a sense of natural harmony and serene beauty.
For your child, you envision a presence that brings calm and a quiet grace. Nohea is a name that suits a daughter or son who moves through life with gentle consideration, whose very being radiates a soothing, harmonious essence.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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Peak Year
#21 in 2020
Total Births
212
First Recorded
1983
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