Papa
earth mother, ground
GenderGirlOriginMaoriSay itPAH-pahPopularityRare as personal name due to English homophone
Pronounced PAH-pah
About the name Papa
Short for Papatuanuku, the earth mother in Maori mythology, this name carries associations of nurturing and fertility, though rarely used alone due to its everyday meaning in English.
Nurturing, grounded, and life-giving.
Fun fact
Papatuanuku is regarded as the mother of all living things in Maori tradition.