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Moana
moh-AH-nuh
Moana (name) means a Polynesian unisex given name meaning "sea" or "ocean," also the name of coastal towns in New Zealand. Example: “Moana grew up sailing along the New Zealand coast.”
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A Polynesian unisex given name meaning "sea" or "ocean," also the name of coastal towns in New Zealand.
"Moana grew up sailing along the New Zealand coast."
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- Plural
- Moanas
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_____ grew up sailing along the New Zealand coast.
Etymology
From Hawaiian and Maori moana, meaning "sea, ocean."
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What does “Moana” mean?
The word “Moana” means a Polynesian unisex given name meaning "sea" or "ocean," also the name of coastal towns in New Zealand.
How do you pronounce “Moana”?
“Moana” is pronounced moh-AH-nuh (/məʊˈɑːnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Moana” in a sentence?
Here is “Moana” used in a sentence: “Moana grew up sailing along the New Zealand coast.”
What part of speech is “Moana”?
“Moana” is a name.
