Moana Name Meaning
The name Moana comes from Maori roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Moana below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Moana Name Meaning
& m Maori, HawaiianMeans "ocean, wide expanse of water, deep sea" in Maori and Hawaiian (as well as in other Polynesian languages).
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What does the name Moana mean?
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Is Moana a boy or girl name?
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