Manaakitia
to be cared for, cherished
GenderUnisexOriginMaoriSay itmah-nah-ah-kee-TEE-ahPopularityExtremely rare
Pronounced mah-nah-ah-kee-TEE-ah
About the name Manaakitia
Manaakitia extends the concept of manaaki into a passive form meaning 'to be cared for,' a tender wish for a cherished child. It's long but deeply meaningful.
Cherished, tender, and deeply loved.
Fun fact
Extended forms of manaaki are often used in formal blessings for newborns.
Nicknames for Manaakitia
Mana