Mocha
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Native American
Meaning:A type of coffee bean; Chocolate and coffee mixture; A shade of brown; Resurrection of souls
Mocha, a gender-neutral name of Arabic origin, may remind you of your favorite chocolatey coffee drink, but this moniker is much more than meets the eye. The name of a type of coffee bean produced in Yemen, Mocha is also a city name in both Yemen and Ecuador. Mocha is often used as a synonym for high-quality coffees, giving this moniker a refined air with a touch of luxury. But on the other side of the world, the title has its place as the name of the Chilean island, Mocha Island. Coined by Spanish sailors, Mocha stems from the Mapuche word Amuchra, meaning "resurrection of souls." To the Mapuche people, Mocha Island represents the nirvana of the deceased and is where souls go to rest. Enriched with Native American history and spiritual significance, Mocha is a meaningful choice.
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How Popular Is The Name Mocha?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2000
Gender:
Girl
#16741
in 2000
No comparison data from 1999
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, mocha(n.)
WordSense Dictionary, Mocha
Merriam-Webster, mocha, noun
Britannica, Mocha, Yemen, December 2009
BBC, Chile’s wild pirate island by Tom Garmeson, April 2019
GOBIERNO Y ADMINISTRACIÓN DEL TERRITORIO ESPECIAL DE ISLA DE PASCUA, MEMORIA PARA OPTAR AL GRADO DE LICENCIADO EN CIENCIAS JURÍDICAS Y SOCIALES, by DIEGO ANDRÉS MORAGA HERNÁNDEZ , pg. 35
TREKKINGCHILE, Isla Mocha - Dreamisland for hikers in Chile
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