Hokianga
place of returning
GenderUnisexOriginMaoriSay ithoh-kee-AH-ngahPopularityVery rare as a personal name
Pronounced hoh-kee-AH-ngah
About the name Hokianga
Hokianga refers to a place of return, tied to the famous harbour where the navigator Kupe is said to have departed New Zealand. It's a name rich with themes of homecoming.
Rooted, reflective, and connected to home.
Fun fact
Hokianga Harbour on the North Island is considered one of the most historically significant sites in Maori settlement history.