Moa

Swedish
"mother"

Moa Origin and Meaning

The name Moa is a girl's name of Swedish origin meaning "mother".

Moa is among the Top 100 Swedish baby names but virtually unknown in the US. Might Moa be a substitute for Mia or Maya? An intriguing idea. There is a Swedish author named Moa Martinson.

Moa Popularity

Famous People Named Moa

  • Moa Martinson (born Helga Maria Swarts)Swedish novelist
  • Moa KikuchiJapanese singer of kawaii,metal band Babymetal
  • Moa ArimotoJapanese actress
  • Moa LignellSwedish singer

Moa in Pop Culture

  • Moamentioned in the Alexander Rybak song "Oah"
  • Dreng and Moaprehistoric couple in Johannes V. Jensen's series "The Long Journey" (corresponding to Adam and Eve)
  • Moaextinct native New Zealand bird, meaning "Chicken" in Maori
  • Swedish pronunciation: MOOah
  • MOASouth Korean boy group TXT's fandom name