Waiona
Hawaiian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Waiona
Waiona is a Hawaiian name meaning "water" or "river," derived from the Hawaiian word "wai" (water) combined with the suffix "-ona." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and reflects the indigenous linguistic and spiritual traditions of the Hawaiian Islands, where water holds significant cultural and spiritual importance.
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Etymology
Waiona is a Hawaiian name meaning "water" or "river," derived from the Hawaiian word "wai" (water) combined with the suffix "-ona." The name is primarily used in Hawaiian culture and reflects the indigenous linguistic and spiritual traditions of the Hawaiian Islands, where water holds significant cultural and spiritual importance.
Waiona currently ranks #960 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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