Maori Names

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Aio is a beautiful name, most often given to a female child. The meaning of Aio is 'peace’. The name Aio is of Maori origin and is primarily used in Hawaiian-speaking nations; it is also used in a small number of other nations and languages. This name is also very famous in Japan. This name can be...

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Anahera originated from Maori Phonology, and the meaning of Anahera is ‘angel’. It is a baby name and is used chiefly by Polynesians. Because of its origin, people with this name are usually considered religious by nature. Like its meaning, they are very loving and caring by nature. They are sof...

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The meaning of Arihi is ‘noble’. This name has been traditionally used for girls. Arihi has five characters and three syllables. Talking about its origin, there are two theories that try to explain where this name came from. According to the first theory, Arihi is a name of Maori origin. On the ...

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Atarangi is often used for girls, and the meaning of Atarangi is 'morning sky'. This Maori name has a nice natural meaning and is a blend of the words 'ata', which means 'dawn', and 'rangi', which means 'sky'. The name can also be defined as the 'new beginning'. Atarangi named people are considered ...

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Ngaio is a beautiful and meaningful name that is usually given to boys. It is also a cultural and traditional name, so it is very uncommon. The meaning of Ngaio is ‘reflections on the water', and it is also known as the name of a tree. The name Ngaio is so uncommon that, based on US records, it wa...

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The meaning of Ngaire is 'flax flower' and it is traditionally a girl's name. The name Ngaire is popular in Australia and New Zealand, where notable bearers include author and academic Ngaire Woods and TV producer Ngaire Fuata. Ngaire means 'silver fern' in the Maori language of baby ...