Moa
Gender: Girl
Origin: Swedish
Meaning: Mother
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Moa Meaning and Origin
Moa is a girl’s name of Swedish origin, meaning “mother.” In Swedish, “Moa” is a relatively common given name, primarily for females. Alternatively, in Sweden it is considered a diminutive form of the name “Mona” or “Monica.” In Finland, “Moa” is a diminutive form of the name “Mohammed” or “Muhammed.” It is predominantly used as a feminine given name and carries a similar meaning to its source name, which signifies “praiseworthy” or “praised.” In Maori culture, the name “Moa” refers to an extinct species of flightless bird that was native to New Zealand. In Japanese, “Moa” is a feminine given name. It can have various meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. One possible meaning is “dance” combined with “flower”, which collectively represent the idea of a dancing flower.
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