Manaia

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Manaia means "spiritual guardian" or "supernatural being" in Maori. The name also represents protection, guidance, and strength.
Popularity
Manaia is not a common name outside of New Zealand.

cartoon of the name Manaia
Cartoon of Manaia

Manaia Name meanings & History

Manaia means "spiritual guardian" or "supernatural being" in Maori. The name also represents protection, guidance, and strength. From the name of a stylized design common in Maori carvings. It represents a mythological creature with the head of a bird and the body of a human. Manaia is a popular name in New Zealand, particularly among the Maori community. It is often given to those who have a significant spiritual presence and are believed to have the ability to protect and guide others.

Zodiac Sign of Manaia: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Manaia:

M: Memorabilia,Memory,Mother,Manipulative,Mommy,Maternal,Mushy

A: Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Assertive

N: Nagging,Nice,Neat,Nitpicking,Nervous,Neurosis,Nutrition

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

Manaia is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Formal name
  • a Nerdy name

2.) Manaia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Manaia means "spiritual guardian" or "mythical being" in Maori culture. It is believed to be a symbol of protection and guidance.

Pronunciation: MA-NAI-A
mah-na-EE-ah


cartoon of the name Manaia
Cartoon of Manaia

Description: Manaia means "spiritual guardian" or "mythical being" in Maori culture. It is believed to be a symbol of protection and guidance. It means 'Nice', or 'Beautiful'. Manaia is used as a first name and is popular in New Zealand, where the Maori culture is strong. It has also gained popularity in Hawaii and other Polynesian islands.

Related Names to Manaia

Manaiakalani, Manae, Manawai, Managonaki, Manalishi

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