Kahikatea
New Zealand's tallest native tree
GenderUnisexOriginMaoriSay itkah-hee-kah-TEH-ahPopularityVery rare as a personal name
Pronounced kah-hee-kah-TEH-ah
About the name Kahikatea
Kahikatea names a child after the towering white pine, the tallest tree native to New Zealand. It suggests reaching great heights while staying deeply rooted.
Aspiring, tall in spirit, and firmly grounded.
Fun fact
Kahikatea trees can grow over 60 meters tall and once covered vast swamp forests across NZ.
Nicknames for Kahikatea
KahikaTea