At a Glance: Name: Manaia – Meaning: guardian spirit figure – Origin: Maori – Pronunciation: mah-NY-ah
Manaia is a Maori name meaning “guardian spirit figure”. It appears in our list of 175+ Polynesian Baby Names Inspired by the Ocean and the Stars.
Meaning & Origin of Manaia
Meaning: Guardian spirit figure.
Origin: Maori.
How to Pronounce Manaia
Phonetic: mah-NY-ah IPA: /mɑːˈnaɪə/
Popularity of Manaia
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2000–2024.
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