Samoan

Samoan Meaning & Origin

About Samoan
The name "Samoan" refers to the people, language, and culture of Samoa, a group of islands in the South Pacific. It is derived from the word "Samoa," which means "sacred center" or "sacred place" in the Samoan language. The name reflects the deep connection Samoans have with their land and their belief in the spiritual significance of their homeland. Samoan culture is known for its strong sense of community, respect for elders, rich oral traditions, and vibrant arts, including dance, music, and tattooing.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Samoan are female.

Samoan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH0 M OW1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/səˈmoʊən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Samoan in Braille

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

The name Samoan in braille

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

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

The name Samoan in sign language

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