Māori baby names
Names from New Zealand — 14 names with meanings.
Māori names — P (1)
Māori names — FAQs
What are the most popular Māori baby names?
The most popular Māori names include Moana, Aroha, Ariana, Hana, Tane, Kiri, Rangi, Hine. There are 14 Māori names in total, with 7 boy names and 7 girl names.
What are popular Māori boy names?
Popular Māori boy names include Tane ("man, god of forests"), Rangi ("sky, heaven"), Hemi ("James"), Tama ("son, boy"), Pita ("Peter"), Wiremu ("William"). These names are traditionally used in New Zealand.
What are popular Māori girl names?
Popular Māori girl names include Moana ("ocean, sea"), Aroha ("love"), Ariana ("very holy"), Hana ("shine, glow"), Kiri ("skin, bark"), Hine ("girl, daughter").
Where do Māori names come from?
Māori names originate from New Zealand.
What do Māori names typically mean?
Māori names often carry meanings related to: ocean, sea, love, very holy, man, god of forests, shine, glow. Each name's specific meaning is listed on its detail page.
Are Māori names popular in other countries?
Māori names are traditionally used in New Zealand and have been adopted in many countries that share cultural, religious or historical connections.
What are unique and rare Māori names?
For rare Māori names that stand out, consider browsing the full list and filtering by less common first letters. Less common Māori names often carry the same deep cultural meaning while being more distinctive.
How do you pronounce Māori names?
Māori names can have pronunciation patterns unfamiliar to English speakers. Examples: Hana (HAH-nah). Each name's pronunciation guide is shown on its individual page.