name

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.”

name

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."

Word forms

Moanas plural

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Etymology

From Hawaiian and Maori moana, meaning "sea, ocean."

Rhymes for Moana

ana mana kana Dana nana Cana Rana Tana lana Yana Jana Hana

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Frequently asked questions

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.