Nafanua

Nafanua Meaning & Origin

About Nafanua
The name "Nafanua" is of Samoan origin and holds significant cultural and mythological meaning. It is derived from the words "nafa" meaning "to heal" and "nua" meaning "new" or "fresh." Nafanua is a revered figure in Samoan mythology, known as the goddess of war and healing. She is believed to possess great strength, courage, and the ability to bring about healing and restoration. The name Nafanua symbolizes the power of healing and renewal, reflecting the qualities associated with this mythical deity.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nafanua are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NFN
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N01050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 F AA0 F OW1 N UW0
🌐 IPA
/nafanua*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nafanua in Braille

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

The name Nafanua in braille

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

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

The name Nafanua in sign language

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