Moana

See also: moana

Hawaiian

Etymology

From moana (“ocean”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /moˈa.na/, [moˈwɐ.nə]

Proper noun

1. a female given name from Hawaiian.
2. 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.