Māori Names

Authentic names from the Māori people of New Zealand, rooted in the Polynesian tradition. These names carry deep cultural significance and a beautiful, melodic quality.

Showing 1–24 of 24 names

Maori form of Angela, meaning 'angel', used in Fiji

Chiefly, noble

love, compassion, affection

Supplanter (Maori form of James)

God is gracious

Precious possession, treasured, blue, sky blue

Mountain

Brave, fearless

Good mother, illusion

To show respect, care and hospitality for others

Māori (New Zealand)

Guardian spirit, good luck charm, or a figure with human form and a bird's head

Gift of God

Fijian form of Mary, meaning 'wished-for child'.

Who is like God? (Maori form of Michael)

Ocean, wide sea; extensive and powerful

Native New Zealand palm tree

Greenstone, jade

Maori (Polynesian)

Sky, heavens, day

Peaceful sky, heavenly peace

Maori (New Zealand)

Beloved, a Maori form of David, meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'.

Man, god of forests and birds

Flower; a common and beautiful name.

Resolute protector (Maori form of William)

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