Nafanua
Samoan · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nafanua
Nafanua means "sacred" or "holy" and derives from Samoan language roots, where "fa'a" relates to sacredness and "nua" carries spiritual significance.
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Etymology
Nafanua means "sacred" or "holy" and derives from Samoan language roots, where "fa'a" relates to sacredness and "nua" carries spiritual significance. The name is used in Samoan culture and is notably associated with Nafanua, a female warrior deity and national heroine in Samoan mythology and history.
Nafanua currently ranks #14,589 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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