Tangaroa
Polynesian Mythology · Boy
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About the name Tangaroa
Tangaroa means "vast sea" or "ocean," derived from Polynesian roots combining "tanga" (expanse) and "roa" (long/vast).
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Etymology
Tangaroa means "vast sea" or "ocean," derived from Polynesian roots combining "tanga" (expanse) and "roa" (long/vast). The name is used primarily in Polynesian cultures, particularly among Māori, Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islander peoples, where Tangaroa is venerated as the god of the sea in their traditional religions.
Tangaroa currently ranks #432 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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