Traditional New Zealand Names

industrious, striving, work

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

Land of the long white cloud

Air, song, noble, lioness

Chiefly, noble

Bear man; noble strength

Free man

Free woman

blooming, fertility, young green shoot

God is my judge

Fairy maiden, goddess, or all, completely

lucky, successful, fortunate

fair, white, clear

From France, or free one

Farmer, earth-worker. A grounded and hardworking individual.

Grace, elegance, charm, beauty

Happiness, bliss, flower

Harp player

From the hazelnut tree

Supplanter (Maori form of James)

home ruler

Maori legend heroine; 'flaxen hair'

He will add; God increases

Gracious, merciful; God is gracious

Island

God is gracious

Meaning 'supplanter'.

Rejoice; earth; pure; willow tree; sea

Native New Zealand tree

Elder sister

Mountain

Brave, fearless

Native New Zealand tree with yellow flowers

Queen

Lion

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

Famous warrior

From Lucania; light

Good mother, illusion

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

Mythological demigod, associated with trickery and creation

Greatest

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

Who is like God? (Maori form of Michael)

Ocean, wide sea; extensive and powerful

Little bell

Heart, mind, soul, spirit, affection, seat of emotions

Purpose