At a Glance
- 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
mah-NY-ahIPA /mɑːˈnaɪə/
Popularity of Manaia
● Peak: #6625 in 2015 · ● Latest: #8735 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2024.
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