Its Hawaiian. I like the name Koa, but am thinking of Nakoa or Kainoa as the formal first name. Both have great meanings too - warrior/brave/fearless; which considering our journey to get this baby is appropriate Plus they are uncommon.

DH's argument is that people will think its odd that a non-islander child has a name like that. I disagree, especially because two of our three kids have tan complexion with dark hair and eyes and are often mistaken for being mixed heritage anyway.