Peia

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PAY-uh'PAY-uh'2 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·Greek
Artistic

MEANING

Stone

ORIGIN

Greek mythology

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from 'peios,' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Greek culture, stones were often considered powerful, symbolizing strength and endurance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in various forms in Greek mythology and literature.

πŸ‡ΌπŸ‡ΈSamoan
Melodic

MEANING

Pearl

ORIGIN

Polynesian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Polynesian word for 'pearl.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Pearls are significant in Polynesian culture, symbolizing purity and wealth.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used traditionally in Samoan and other Polynesian cultures.

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The name Peia means "stone" in Greek, "pearl" in Samoan.
Peia has Greek mythology and Polynesian origins. Possibly derived from 'peios,' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.'
Peia is pronounced PAY-uh (PAY-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 Peia include Pei, Paya, P.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Peia include Kai, Lina, Niko, Maya.
The most common spelling is Peia. Alternative spellings include Peiah, Peya, Peeya.