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Iho

Quick answer'Iho' is a Polynesian name meaning "to take" or "to seize," derived from Proto-Polynesian roots found across multiple island languages.

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Syllables2
OriginPolynesian
LanguagePolynesian
CulturePolynesian
Letters3
Numerology5 Chaldean 4

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About the name Iho

'Iho' is a Polynesian name meaning "to take" or "to seize," derived from Proto-Polynesian roots found across multiple island languages.

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Etymology

'Iho' is a Polynesian name meaning "to take" or "to seize," derived from Proto-Polynesian roots found across multiple island languages. The name is used primarily in Samoan and other Pacific Island cultures, with historical usage documented among Polynesian communities throughout the Pacific region.

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