Vaimoana
VY-moh-AH-nah
Vaimoana is a girl’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “A Polynesian name, often associated with the islands of the Pacific. 'Vai' means 'water' and 'moana' means 'ocean' or 'sea'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2014.
What Vaimoana Means
“A Polynesian name, often associated with the islands of the Pacific. 'Vai' means 'water' and 'moana' means 'ocean' or 'sea'.”
The Story of Vaimoana
It is the sound of the vast Pacific, a name that holds the rhythm of tides and the spirit of endless horizons.
Vaimoana is a name born from the heart of Polynesia, sung by the islands of the Pacific. 'Vai' speaks of water, the lifeblood of these lands, while 'moana' calls to the expansive ocean, the boundless sea.
For your child, this name offers a spirit as free and intuitive as the ocean currents. You imagine her moving through life with a deep connection to her emotions and the world around her, carried by an inner peace.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 2014
Total Births
5
First Recorded
2014
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