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Hoa

HOH-ah1 syllable
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Means 'friend' in te reo Māori. (Māori)

What does Hoa mean?

Māori: Means 'friend' in te reo Māori.. Hoa means 'friend' in te reo Māori, symbolizing companionship and loyalty.

Is Hoa a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Hoa in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Hoa in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Hoa suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Hoa

The other dogs at the Dog Hotel are buzzing about Hoa. They’re convinced if he’s named ‘friend’, he’ll be hosting a slumber party where they’ll all share their squeaky toys!

Like Hoa? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.