Mahina
Polynesian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Mahina
Mahina means "moon" and derives from Polynesian languages, particularly Hawaiian and Māori, where it roots in the Proto-Austronesian word for the lunar body.
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Etymology
Mahina means "moon" and derives from Polynesian languages, particularly Hawaiian and Māori, where it roots in the Proto-Austronesian word for the lunar body. The name is used primarily in Hawaiian, Māori, and broader Pacific Islander cultures, with historical significance in Polynesian mythology and astronomy where the moon held spiritual and navigational importance.
Mahina currently ranks #3,876 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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