Meaning and Origin
What does the name Manaia mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Manaia
User Submitted Origins
Maori
67%
American Samoa
17%
New Zealand
11%
Portuguese
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Australia, the name Manaia is of Maori origin and means "Manaia is a mythological creature in Maori culture it is common in wood carvings and also jewellery it has a head of a bird tail of a fish and a body of a man. The Manaia is traditionally believed to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits, and its symbol is used as a guardian against evil".
- A user from New Zealand says the name Manaia is of Maori origin and means "Mythical creature, a moari carving or a seahorse".
- According to a user from New Zealand, the name Manaia is of Maori origin and means "Guardian and Messenger - land, air and sea".
- A user from New Zealand says the name Manaia is of Maori origin and means "Guardian".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Manaia is of American Samoa origin and means "Beautiful".
- A user from New Zealand says the name Manaia means "Seahorse".
- A user from Washington, U.S. says the name Manaia is of American Samoa origin and means "Beautiful or handsome or nice".
- According to a user from Colorado, U.S., the name Manaia is of American Samoa origin and means "good".
- A user from Australia says the name Manaia is of Maori origin and means "The sun, heaven, and earth".
- According to a user from New Zealand, the name Manaia means "A strong god".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Borrowed from Maori manaia.
- A bird-headed mythological creature and symbol of protection in Māori mythology.
manaia was also found in the following language(s): Maori and Samoan