Nafanua
Samoan war goddess
GenderGirlOriginSamoanSay itnah-fah-NOO-ahPopularityRare, mythological
Pronounced nah-fah-NOO-ah
About the name Nafanua
Nafanua was a legendary Samoan goddess of war, known for her strength and cunning in battle. The name is given to daughters as a wish for courage and power.
Fierce, confident, and protective of others.
Fun fact
Nafanua is central to Samoan oral history as a warrior deity who united villages.
Nicknames for Nafanua
Nafa
Variations
Nafanua Faleolo