Loa

Loa Meaning & Origin

About Loa
The name "Loa" is of Haitian origin and is commonly used as a feminine given name. In Haitian Vodou, Loa refers to the spirits or deities that are worshipped and invoked during religious ceremonies. These spirits are believed to have various powers and characteristics, and they serve as intermediaries between humans and the divine. The name "Loa" can symbolize a connection to the spiritual realm and the belief in the presence and influence of these powerful entities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Loa are female.

Loa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 17.65% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L OW1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/loa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loa in Braille

Here's how to represent Loa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Loa in braille

How to Spell the Name Loa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Loa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Loa in sign language

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