Maori baby names
88 names of Maori origin, each with its meaning.
Maori girl names
AmiriaMaori form of Amelia, industriousMaoriAnaheraangelMaoriArohalove, affection, compassionMaoriAtarangimorning sky, dawn lightMaoriAwhinato help, assist, supportMaoriEranaMaori form of Ellen/Helen, bright, shining lightMaoriHinegirl, daughter, young womanMaoriHineahuonefirst woman formed from earthMaoriHinemoalegendary heroine who swam for loveMaoriHinerangidaughter of the skyMaoriHinewaimist maiden, girl of the rainMaoriIhiperaMaori form of Isabella/Ihipera, devoted to GodMaoriKahurangitreasured one, precious, greenstoneMaoriKaiorafood of life, wellbeingMaoriKiriskin, bark; also short for Kiritapu (sacred skin)MaoriKowhainative yellow-flowering treeMaoriKuiaelder woman, grandmother; wise womanMaoriMaiabrave, courageousMaoriMaramamoon, light, understandingMaoriMarama-Arikimoon of the chief, royal lightMaoriNgahuiabeautiful, plume of feathersMaoriNgairenative flax plantMaoriNgawaiof the watersMaoriPapaearth mother, groundMaoriPapatuanukuearth motherMaoriPareheadband, crown-like adornmentMaoriPareārauheadband of many, sea spiritMaoriPiataradiant, shining, clearMaoriPuawaiflower, blossomMaoriRangimariepeace, peaceful skyMaoriRipekaMaori form of Rebecca, to bind, captivatingMaori
Maori boy names
Arikichief, high-ranking leaderMaoriHaumiagod of wild-growing food, fern rootMaoriHemiMaori form of James, supplanterMaoriIhakaMaori form of Isaac, laughterMaoriIhorangigod of rainMaoriIhunose, prow of a canoeMaoriKahikachief, leader; native treeMaoriKahika Rangiheavenly chiefMaoriKahoteawhite cloak, distinguishedMaoriKaurinative giant tree, strengthMaoriKupelegendary Polynesian navigatorMaoriManutaiseabirdMaoriMarushelter, shield, protectionMaoriMatiuMaori form of Matthew, gift of GodMaoriNeheMaori form of Nehemiah, comfort of GodMaoriPaoraMaori form of Paul, smallMaoriPiripiMaori form of Philip, lover of horsesMaoriRanginuigreat sky fatherMaoriRewistrong, tenaciousMaoriRongogod of peace and cultivated foodMaoriRopataMaori form of Robert, bright fameMaoriRuteneMaori form of Reuben/Rutene, behold a sonMaoriTamaitichild, boyMaoriTamatiMaori form of Thomas, twinMaoriTaneman; god of forests and birdsMaoriTangaroagod of the seaMaori
Maori unisex names
Aorangicloud in the sky; name for Mount CookMaoriAoteawhite cloud; name of an ancestral canoeMaoriAroaropresence, face, frontMaoriAtamorning, dawn, gentleMaoriHarakekenative flax plantMaoriHauorabreath of life, health, wellbeingMaoriHokiangaplace of returningMaoriHuiaextinct native bird prized for feathersMaoriKahikateaNew Zealand's tallest native treeMaoriKawarikibudding, new growthMaoriKererunative wood pigeonMaoriKotukuwhite heron, rare and beautifulMaoriManaakito support, show kindness and hospitalityMaoriManaakitiato be cared for, cherishedMaoriManaiaguardian spirit figure, protectorMaoriMatarikiPleiades star cluster, Maori New YearMaoriNgahereforest, bushMaoriNgaionative tree; clever, skilledMaoriNgatitribe, descendants ofMaoriNikaunative palm treeMaoriPaengaboundary, thresholdMaoriPaikealegendary whale rider ancestorMaoriPounamugreenstone, jadeMaoriRakautree, woodMaoriRangisky, heavensMaoriRangioraclear sky, healthy sky; native treeMaoriRangitahiyoung sky, youthMaoriRehuastar associated with summer and healingMaoriRongomaipeaceful presence, comet deityMaoriRongopaigood news, gospelMaoriTaiorahealthy tide, thriving worldMaori
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