Ngati
tribe, descendants of
GenderUnisexOriginMaoriSay itNGAH-teePopularityVery rare as a personal first name
Pronounced NGAH-tee
About the name Ngati
Ngati is the prefix used before tribal names to denote 'the people of' or 'descendants of' a given ancestor. As a standalone given name it is unusual but carries strong ancestral meaning.
Deeply rooted in ancestry and communal belonging.
Fun fact
Every major Maori iwi (tribe) name begins with 'Ngati' or 'Ngai,' such as Ngati Porou or Ngai Tahu.