Name meaning
Koa
means “brave, warrior; koa tree”
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Hawaiian, American
- Say it
- KOH-ah
- Letters
- 3
Researched meaning
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Koa is the Hawaiian word for brave or warrior, and the name of the koa tree, whose hard wood was used for canoes and surfboards. It has become popular in America.
Roots
From Hawaiian koa (brave; koa tree).
Where it is used
A Hawaiian name.
Koa name FAQ
What does the name Koa mean?
Koa means “brave, warrior; koa tree”. From Hawaiian koa (brave; koa tree).
Where does the name Koa come from?
Koa is of Hawaiian origin. Today it is used in Hawaiian, American families.
How do you pronounce Koa?
Koa is usually pronounced KOH-ah.
Is Koa a boy's or a girl's name?
Koa is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.