Tua Tagovailoa, the proficient quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, has a reputation that may be tough 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 is usually of Samoan origin. The “-loa” suffix is a typical Polynesian suffix meaning “lengthy”. So, Tua Tagovailoa’s title will be interpreted as “lengthy warrior”.
