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Updated November 23, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Moana

#Water

What is the meaning of the name Moana?

The name Moana is primarily a gender-neutral name of Hawaiian origin that means Ocean Or Sea.

Polynesian name meaning a "vast body of water." Title character in a Disney animated movie of the same name. Common in the Maori and Hawaiian languages.

People who like the name Moana also like:

Ambrose, Samuel, Aaron, Finn, Desmond, Aiden, Malachi, Luana, Leilani, Malana, Kailani, Malia, Aurora, Mahina

Names like Moana:

Moani, Mana, Mu, Mohan, My, Mayumi, Maia, Mina, Mony, Mayhem, Monahan, Miami, Mea, Minami, Mamo, Minoo, Manon, Mena, Maemi, Mowway, Muniya, Miniona, Mineyo, Munin, Monono, Mamie, Miwa, Meena, Maine, Mine

Stats for the Name Moana

checkmark Moana is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Moana is currently not ranked in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Moana:

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1. Potential mispronunciation or misspelling of the name.
2. Cultural appropriation or insensitivity to Polynesian culture.
3. Possible teasing or bullying due to association with the Disney movie character.
4. Limited availability of personalized items or merchandise with the name.
5. Difficulty in finding a suitable nickname or shortened form of the name.