What Does the Name Moana Mean

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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).

Origin: MaoriGender: Girl
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1 Meagan
2 Maritta
3 Maialen
4 Manon
5 Marje
6 Martta
7 Mami
8 Mable
9 Marike
10 Makena
11 Maris
12 Maala
13 Mckayla
14 Marissa
15 Maela
16 Mave
17 Maudie
18 Maram
19 Marise
20 Maegan
21 Marla
22 Märta
23 Mchumba
24 Magda
25 Marilou
26 Masami
27 Maret
28 Mahine
29 Margrit
30 Mae
31 Maryia
32 Martyna
33 Marci
34 Marlis
35 Mayte
36 Mahsa
37 Maud
38 Mariana
39 Mamie
40 Marya
41 Marlene
42 Marleen
43 Manju
44 Martita
45 Maija
46 Maraĵa
47 Marloes
48 Madilyn
49 Maryla
50 Maile
51 Mahlah
52 Matilde
53 Maëlys
54 Matrona
55 Madara
56 Marlee
57 Madhu
58 Máša
59 Maci
60 Malati
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