Kotuku
white heron, rare and beautiful
GenderUnisexOriginMaoriSay itkoh-TOO-kooPopularityRare, symbolically significant
Pronounced koh-TOO-koo
About the name Kotuku
Kotuku refers to the white heron, an extremely rare and revered bird in Maori culture, symbolizing something precious seen only once in a lifetime. The name carries deep symbolic beauty.
Rare, elegant, and unforgettable when encountered.
Fun fact
The Maori proverb 'he kotuku rerenga tahi' compares a rare visitor to the once-in-a-lifetime sighting of a white heron.