Moana
See also: moana
Hawaiian
Etymology
From moana (“ocean”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /moˈa.na/, [moˈwɐnə]
Usage notes
- A male and female name in ancient genealogies. Today is it mostly used for women.
References
- Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Moana occurs in 19th-century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 7 men.
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