Moana
See also: moana
Hawaiian
Etymology
From moana (“ocean”).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
- a female given name from Hawaiian.
- a male given name from Hawaiian.
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.