Moani

See also: môa-nî

Hawaiian

Etymology

From moani (“fragrant breeze”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /moˈa.ni/, [moˈwɐ.ni]

Proper noun

Moani

1. a female or (occasionally) male given name from Hawaiian

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.