Moana name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Maori and Hawaiian
Usage: German and English
Pronunciation: mo-AH-na
Meaning: Sea and Ocean
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What does Moana mean?

Queer and In fashion In Vogue Maori and Hawaiian Moana bestowed upon girls, meaning of Moana is "Sea or Ocean" is used principally in German and English.

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How do I pronounce Moana?

The proper pronunciation of one syllabled Moana is mo-AH-na. There should be emphasis on second AH syllable while speaking. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., moh-ah-nah or mo(a)-na.

Variants of Moana

Moanna

Names that rhyme with Moana

How popular is the name Moana?

In United States, Moana was once a common name since emerging in 1941 it has been given to over 813 babies. When at its peak in 2017,. After 60 years, the name has past its prime.

Moana is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1967 and was able to reach the top 800 names. Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 792 on girl names chart when 64 babies were named Moana.

Over 703 people have been named Moana in France.

Moana is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, even after 21 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 300.

Over 362 people have been named Moana in Switzerland. Moana is a rare baby name in Belgium where it is still in use. Moana is a common name in New Zealand while somewhat familiar name in French Polynesia, Samoa, Brazil, Tonga, Cambodia, Philippines, Vanuatu, Israel and Australia.

According to our evaluation, at least 5000 people have been bestowed Moana around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2023389438
2022351544
2021298255
2020326947
2019311951
2018225081
20171551141
2016293257
2015671418
2014729516
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What numerology tells about Moana?

You prefer to deal with things that matter and leave out all the rest. You are trustworthy, a good listener and an awesome friend. The letter A as your capstone represents your high aspirations and unusual character. When it comes to life goals and career, you always give your best. Share your knowledge and positive energy. It's what you are best at. Having this letter as your capstone reveals your self-consumption and self-absorption.

Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Moana

  •  Rainold - Rainold's meaning is Council and Govern, Well-advised Ruler and Counselor-ruler used for boys is originated from Germanic. Rainold is resulted from Reynold.
  •  Altraud - Originated from Old High German, Altraud means "Of Noble Force"
  •  Walo - Origin of Walo is in Germanic and Old High German languages is used as a baby boy name which is prevalently used in German and English, meaning of Walo is "The Word Wald Which Means to Rule or Rule"
  •  Wilibrord - Boy name Wilibrord is rooted from Old English, Wilibrord means "Will, Spear or Pike" is prevalently used in English and German
  •  Ildefons - Ildefonss origin is Old High German, meaning of Ildefons is "Eager or Struggle"

Famous people named Moana

  • Moana Carcasses Kalosil, (born 27 January 1963
  • Moana Mackey, New Zealand politician and has represented the New Zealand Labour Party
  • Moana, New Zealand singer
  • Moana and the Moahunters, New Zealand Māori hip-hop and roots group
  • Moana Pozzi in Diva Futura - L'avventura dell'amore as Actress

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  5. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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