Alofa
The Samoan word for "love" or "compassion", used as a given name.
Meaning and origin
Alofa comes straight from the everyday Samoan word for love and compassion, one of the values, alongside respect and service, that fa'a Samoa builds family life around.
How to pronounce Alofa
| English (US) | ah-LOH-fah /ɑːˈloʊfə/ |
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