Nuanua
Origin:Pacific Islander
Other Origin(s):Polynesian
Meaning:Rainbow
Nuanua is a gender-neutral name that will inspire awe in bearer and beholder alike. Meaning "rainbow," Nuanua stems from Samoan, a Pacific Islander or Polynesian language. In countless cultures throughout the world, rainbows are seen as symbols of hope, promise, and diversity. Perhaps little Nuanua’s name will remind them that, even after a storm, the sky will brighten.
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Behind the Name, Nuanua, January 2020
A Grammar and Dictionary of the Samoan Language: With English and Samoan Vocabulary by George Pratt, pg. 394
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