Moani

See also: môa-nî

Hawaiian

Etymology

From moani (“fragrant breeze”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /moˈa.ni/, [moˈwɐ.ni]

Proper noun

Moani

a female given name from Hawaiian, occasionally also given to men

References

Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1986
Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Moani occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 1 woman.

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