Kereru
native wood pigeon
GenderUnisexOriginMaoriSay itkeh-REH-rooPopularityVery rare as a personal name
Pronounced keh-REH-roo
About the name Kereru
Kereru names a child after New Zealand's beloved native wood pigeon, known for its iridescent feathers and gentle presence in native forests. It's an unusual, nature-forward choice.
Gentle, unhurried, and quietly striking.
Fun fact
The kereru is essential to New Zealand's forest ecosystem, dispersing seeds from native trees.