Maori baby names
Maori language is an Eastern Polynesian language which is spoken by the Māori people, an integral population of New Zealand.
Maori baby names are incredibly popular as these names have beautiful sounds with evocative and interesting meanings. These names are not only used by the Aboriginals, but also by the urban settlers. Maori baby's first name is generally given at the time of birth which is influenced by events or circumstances. Earlier, Maori people do not use surnames but after the arrival of Pakeha, it is mandatory for them to use surname or family name which should be the father's name. For women, it is not mandatory to change their surnames after marriage.
Please go through below list of Maori baby names.
| Name | Meaning | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Akah | G | Weed, Bad, Creeper, Vine | |
| Akkah | G | Creeper, Weed, Affectionate One, Vine | |
| Anahera | G | Angel | |
| Anahira | G | Angel | |
| Anaru | B | The Manly, Masculine, Man, Warrior | |
| Aroha | G | Pity, Ready to Offer Boons | |
| Aronah | G | Vivacious, One who is Colorful | |
| Aronna | G | Vivacious, One who is Colorful | |
| Aronnah | G | Vivacious, One who is Colorful | |
| Ataahua | G | ||
| Emere | G | Emulating, Rival, The Word Aemulus Which is of the Meaning Imitating Rivaling, Eager | |
| Hemi | U | Golden | |
| Hine | G | One who is Chaste | |
| Hohepa | B | It will Enlarge, Jehova Increases, God Shall Add a Another Son | |
| Huhana | G | ||
| Ihu | B | God Rescues | |
| Kauri | G | Tree | |
| Kiri | G | Logical, Mountain Summit, Ray of Light | |
| Maata | G | A Highborn Lady | |
| Manaia | G | Manaia | |
| Marama | G | Moon | |
| Mere | G | Beloved, Lady, Wished-for Child, Sea of Bitterness | |
| Mikaere | B | Who is Like God?, Messenger of God | |
| Moana | U | Ocean, Sea | |
| Moanna | G | Ocean, Sea | |
| Moanne | G | Ocean, Sea | |
| Ngaio | G | From the Trees | |
| Ngaire | G | ||
| Paora | B | ||
| Patariki | B | ||
| Petera | B | ||
| Piripi | B | Friend of Horses, Warlike | |
| Rangee | G | God of the Sky | |
| Rangi | B | God of the Sky | |
| Rangia | G | God of the Sky | |
| Rangie | G | God of the Sky | |
| Roimata | G | ||
| Ropata | B | Glorious Shining, Famed, Bright with Fame, Glory and Brilliant | |
| Ruiha | G | ||
| Taine | B | God of Light | |
| Tainn | U | God of Light | |
| Tama | U | Jewel, Palm Tree, Night, Thunder | |
| Tamati | B | Twin | |
| Tane | B | God of Light | |
| Timoti | B | ||
| Tino Aroha | G | Ready to Offer Boons, Pity | |
| Tipene | B | ||
| Whetu | G | ||
| Wiremu | B | Will, Resolute Protector, Protect, Protection | |