Hineahuone
first woman formed from earth
GenderGirlOriginMaoriSay ithee-neh-ah-hoo-OH-nehPopularityVery rare, mythological
Pronounced hee-neh-ah-hoo-OH-neh
About the name Hineahuone
Hineahuone was the first woman in Maori creation myth, shaped from earth by Tane. Her name carries the weight of origin and creation itself.
Foundational, creative, and quietly powerful.
Fun fact
Tane is said to have shaped Hineahuone from the red earth at Kurawaka.
Nicknames for Hineahuone
Hine