Moana Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Moana Name at a Glance

Name	Moana
Meaning	Large body of water. Lake.
Origin	Maori
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Moana Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Moana means “Large body of water. Lake”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Moana Name Origin

Our database records Moana under Maori origin. Browse more Maori baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Moana a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Moana is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Moana

When considering Moana for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.