Loa

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LOH-ah'LOH-uh'2 syllables
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈHawaiian
Harmonious

MEANING

JoyfulHappy

ORIGIN

Polynesian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hawaiian word for delight or happiness.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hawaiian culture, names often reflect positive attributes or natural elements.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Hawaiian naming traditions for both genders, emphasizing a joyful life.

🌐Scandinavian
Melodic

MEANING

River

ORIGIN

Old Norse

ETYMOLOGY

Loa may relate to the Old Norse term for a river or waterway.

CULTURAL NOTES

Water bodies are common themes in Scandinavian names, reflecting the region's geography.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Names related to nature and geography were prevalent in ancient Scandinavia.

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FAQs About Loa

The name Loa means "joyful, happy" in Hawaiian, "river" in Scandinavian.
Loa has Polynesian and Old Norse origins. Derived from the Hawaiian word for delight or happiness.
Loa is pronounced LOH-ah (LOH-uh). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Loa include Lo, Lolo.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Loa include Lani, Kai, Nalu, Moa.
The most common spelling is Loa. Alternative spellings include Loah.