Hawaiian

Proper noun

Moana

1. A female given name.
2. A male given name.

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.

Hawaiian

Noun

moana

1. ocean, sea

See also

• kai

Maori

Noun

moana

1. ocean, sea

Derived terms

• moana pīpipi
• moana waiwai

See also

• tai

Tahitian

Noun

moana

1. ocean, sea