New Zealand Names

night

Weary; also interpreted as 'meadow' or 'wild cow'.

Lion

Lion

joined, attached

Strong-willed warrior and protector

Purity, beauty, and innocence, derived from the lily flower.

settlement by the lake

from the lake

from the lake

small hollow

Famous warrior, renowned fighter, or glorious in battle

Famous warrior

Man from Lucania, or light

light; supplanter

From Lucania; light

Light

light

From Lucania (an ancient region of Southern Italy)

From Lucania, bringer of light

Moon

light

night; dark beauty; island

lovable, dear

Son of Donald

son of Coinneach (the fair one)

Son of Maud, meaning 'powerful in battle'

Intoxicating, she who intoxicates

sun, sunlight, warmth

earth; great; goddess; pearl; river

Good mother, illusion

Pearl

unknown, possibly related to 'Mako' (shark)

My messenger; my angel

To show respect, care and hospitality for others

to lift up, to raise, to elevate

Heart of the water, spirit of the water

normal, natural, ordinary

dark, black, dark-skinned

sea-going, ocean traveler

pearl

stone worker, bricklayer

eyes, face, or head

Gift of God

Pleiades, small eyes

Gift of God

Mighty in battle

to be loved, to be cherished