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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Love, compassion
- Origin
- Māori
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-ROH-hah
Aroha is a Māori name meaning love and compassion, pronounced ah-ROH-hah. It has a romantic, storybook feel, with a soft, rounded sound that's simple to say aloud. For parents who want a name whose meaning is stated plainly rather than left to guesswork, Aroha wears its meaning right on the surface.
Meaning & Origin of Aroha
Meaning: Love, compassion.
Origin: Māori.
How to Pronounce Aroha
ah-ROH-hahIPA /ɑːˈroʊhɑː/
Popularity of Aroha
Aroha does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Aroha mean?
Love, compassion.
How do you pronounce Aroha?
Aroha is pronounced ah-ROH-hah (IPA: /ɑːˈroʊhɑː/).
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