Moa

Moa Meaning & Origin

About Moa
The surname Moa is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used to write it. One possible meaning is "grandfather" or "elderly," suggesting a family connection to an esteemed or respected ancestor. Another interpretation is "ink" or "writing," indicating a historical association with calligraphy or scholarly pursuits. The exact meaning of the surname Moa can vary based on regional dialects and individual family histories.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Moa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Moa: 485
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Moa is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/moa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moa in Braille

Here's how to represent Moa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Moa in braille

How to sign the name Moa using Sign Language

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

The name Moa in sign language

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