Moana is a girl name of Maori (New Zealand) origin meaning “Meaning 'ocean' or 'sea', it signifies the connection to water, an essential element in Māori culture.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.
MOH-ah-nah
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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