Traditional New Zealand Names

rest, comfort, long-lived

Olive tree

Olive tree

Small, humble

A common traditional and adopted name, meaning is not explicitly defined.

Greenstone, jade

Sky, heavens, day

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

Two, second

Precious red gemstone

Heard by God

Wisdom

Child, daughter, precious one

Man, god of forests and birds

Younger sibling

gift of God

Twin

Princess; aunt (Portuguese/Spanish)

title for a king or paramount chief; a bird

Health, wellness, well-being, vitality

Eye; pebble; star; woven garment

Star

Resolute protector

Slender, graceful tree

Resolute protector (Maori form of William)