Tua Tagovailoa, the proficient quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, has a reputation that may be difficult to pronounce for these unfamiliar with its Polynesian origins. The proper pronunciation is “TOO-ah tah-goh-vy-LOH-ah”.
The title Tua is of Samoan origin and means “warrior”. Tagovailoa is his household title, and it’s also of Samoan origin. The “-loa” suffix is a typical Polynesian suffix which means “lengthy”. So, Tua Tagovailoa’s title could be interpreted as “lengthy warrior”.
