![]() Maia - Means "courage" or "bravery" in the Māori language. Aria - This pretty name has origins in both Italian and Hebrew. The original meaning of the name Aria comes from the musical term meaning solo melody, specifically one that is sung, as in an opera. Mia - One of the most popular baby girl names, Mia means "mine", and is also recognized as a derivation from the Slavic word Mila, meaning "dear, darling". Mateo - Also a popular Spanish name, Mateo means “gift of Yahweh." Girlsġ. Taika - Means tiger” or “horse." Taika Waititi is a New Zealand film and television director known for directing Thor. Te Ariki - This name means "The Lord." 9. ![]() Manaaki - A Māori word meaning Cherish, Conserve, Sustain 8. ![]() Ihaia - Equivalent to English Isaiah, this name means "God is salvation." 7. Mikaere - The Māori form of Michael, meaning "who is like God?" 5. Ari - A name of Hebrew origin meaning "lion of God." 4. Manaia - Manaia is a Māori name meaning Guardian of the Heaven Land and Sea 3. Nikau - Nikau is the name of a palm tree native to the islands of New Zealand. Some of the names on the list below such as Tia and Kaia are already commonly used in the UK but did you know about their Māori heritage?Īccording to the Department of Internal Affairs, check out the top 20 Māori names for boys and girls. Names with place origins, such as Japanese baby names and Greek baby names often have powerful meanings centred around gods, myths and folktales of huge importance to that specific area. If you're looking for an unusual name for your baby, what about one of Māori (indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand) descent? Whether you or your partner are from New Zealand yourselves or you simply want a unique option for your bundle of love, a Māori baby name is a great choice with some beautiful meanings.
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