Samoan names
Samoan names often carry a title, a family role, or a blessing spoken over a child at birth, reflecting the deep matai chiefly system and fa'a Samoa, the Samoan way of life. Names like Talia, Lupe, and Sione roll with a soft, vowel-rich rhythm distinctive to the Pacific.
Aisea Samoan form of Isaiah: God is salvation
Aleki Samoan form of Alex: defender of mankind
Alofa love
Amosa Samoan form of Amos: burden, burdened
Ana Samoan form of Anna, ultimately from the Hebrew Hannah family, favor or grace
Ema Samoan form of Emma; traditionally linked to whole, universal
Fetu star
Filiga a traditional Samoan female given name; precise etymology uncertain
Filipo Samoan form of Philip: lover of horses
Fina Samoan short form of Josefina/Josephine
Iosefa Samoan form of Joseph: God will increase
Iunise Samoan form of Eunice: good victory
Kalala Samoan form of Clara: bright, clear
Lagi sky, heaven; a common given name element
Lina a common Samoan short form, as in names like Salina or Malina
Litia Samoan form of Lydia
Losa Samoan form of Rose
Loto Samoan word traditionally meaning heart, will
Lupe dove, pigeon; a common given name
Malaea Samoan variant form of Malia/Maria
Malaki Samoan form of Malachi, traditionally 'my messenger'; a biblical staple in Samoan families
Malia Samoan form of Mary: beloved
Manu bird; a common given name
Meleana a traditional Samoan female given name; precise etymology uncertain
Mikaele Samoan form of Michael: who is like God
Moana Samoan and Polynesian word for ocean, deep sea
Mose Samoan form of Moses: drawn out of the water
Nafanua legendary Samoan goddess of war
Paulo Samoan form of Paul: small, humble
Peniamina Samoan form of Benjamin: son of the right hand
Petelo Samoan form of Peter: rock
Ropati Samoan form of Robert: bright fame
Salamasina historic name of the first female Tafa'ifa, the paramount ruling title of Samoa
Sasa a traditional Samoan female given name; precise etymology uncertain
Sau traditionally linked to Samoan chiefly title terminology; precise meaning debated
Sefina Samoan form of Josephine
Segi traditionally associated with good looks; precise etymology uncertain
Sela Samoan form of Sarah: princess
Semisi Samoan form of James: supplanter
Sesilia Samoan form of Cecilia, patron saint of music
Setefano Samoan form of Stephen: crown
Simi Samoan form of Sam/Simon: God has heard
Sina traditionally linked to a legendary Samoan figure associated with the moon and the origin of the coconut tree
Sione Samoan form of John: God is gracious
Solomona Samoan form of Solomon: peace
Talia a popular contemporary Samoan-American given name; precise etymology uncertain
Tanielu Samoan form of Daniel: God is my judge
Tavita Samoan form of David: beloved
Timoteo Samoan form of Timothy: honoring God
Tuputupu Samoan word traditionally meaning growing, increasing
Va'a canoe; a traditional given name
Vaimoana Samoan compound name traditionally combining vai (water) and moana (ocean)
Vaisia a traditional Samoan female given name; precise etymology uncertain
Vasa Samoan word traditionally meaning ocean expanse
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