Wai
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Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Hawaiian
Total Births
262
Peak Year
#26 in 1982
First Recorded
1970
Style
Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Hawaiian, 'wai' means 'water'. In Chinese, it can have various meanings depending on the character used, such as 'guard' or 'defend'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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