Moa

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Pronounced MOH-ah /ˈmoʊ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Moa is a Swedish girl's name, borne by author Moa Martinson; separately, the moa was a large flightless bird of New Zealand (a Maori word). We note both honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, striking name: Moa is a Swedish name (author Moa Martinson) - and also the extinct New Zealand bird (said 'MOH-ah').

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Origin LowSwedish, Maori

MeaningMoa is a Swedish girl's name, borne by author Moa Martinson; separately, the moa was a large flightless bird of New Zealand (a Maori word). We note both honestly.

History & Origin

Moa is a Swedish girl's name, carried by author Moa Martinson; the word also names the extinct New Zealand moa bird (from Maori). It reads short and distinctive. A soft two-beat sound (said 'MOH-ah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, short, and distinctive.

Did you know? Moa is a spare, modern-feeling Swedish name, worn by writer Moa Martinson; the same word names the giant moa, a flightless bird of old New Zealand.

Overall data confidence 38%

References - Moa — Swedish name / extinct NZ bird

Variations

Moah

Nicknames

MoMoey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moa mean?

Moa is a Swedish girl's name, borne by author Moa Martinson; also the name of the extinct New Zealand moa bird.

How do you pronounce Moa?

It's said MOH-ah /ˈmoʊ.ɑ/ — 2 syllables.

Is Moa a boy or girl name?

Here Moa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Moa?

Moa is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.