48 Maori Christianity Boy Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Marcellino	Boy	From Marcus
Kauri	Boy	A tree species of Agathis australis found in New Zealand; Flower; Beautiful or shaped like a flower
Tane	Boy	Man; God of forests and light; Famous thought or consideration; God is my Judge; Immortal;
Hemi	Girl	God is gracious
Arama	Girl	Man; To be red; To make
Etana	Boy	Solid; Enduring; Firm
Tawera	Boy	A morning star
Aata	Boy	Bear or stone in the Maori language
Akahata	Boy	Supreme
Amahau	Boy	To gather

Anewa	Boy	To fall
Apera	Boy	Breath
Aperahama	Boy	Father of a mighty nation
Arapeta	Boy	Noble; Famous
Eruera	Boy	Rich and happy guardian; Maori form of Edward
Etera	Boy	Aid; Help
Hahona	Boy	Healer
Haimona	Boy	Listening
Hehu	Boy	God rescues
Heketoro	Boy	Fairy spirit

Henare	Boy	Home ruler; Estate ruler
Hohepa	Boy	He will enlarge
Huatare	Boy	A famous chief.
Iarere	Boy	To descend; The descendant
Iehohapata	Boy	The Lord judges
Ieni	Boy	God is gracious and merciful
Ietepere	Boy	Chaste or unmarried
Ietoro	Boy	Pre-eminence
Ihaia	Boy	God is salvation
Ihaka	Boy	He will laugh

Ihu	Boy	God rescues
Iorama	Boy	God is exalted
Iotama	Boy	God is perfect
Kiritopa	Boy	Variant of Christopher; Bearer of Christ
Maaka	Boy	Version of Mark; Consecrated to the God Mars
Marcellin	Boy	A form of Marc; From Marcus; Refers to the Roman god of war
Matiu	Boy	God's gift
Mere	Boy	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; A wished for child
Mikaere	Boy	Who is like God?
Rangi	Boy	Sky

Rapata	Boy	Bright fame
Rawiri	Boy	Beloved; One who is loved by everyone; Uncle
Ropata	Boy	Bright fame; A variant of Rapata
Tanemahuta	Boy	Man, or god of the forests
Tangaroa	Boy	God of the sea
Tayn	Boy	The God of light
Tipene	Boy	Crown; Wreath; That which surrounds
Wiremu	Boy	A form of William; Helmet; Protection; Resolute protector

Infographic: Awesome Maori Christianity Boy Names with Meanings

When it comes to naming your precious baby, the possibilities are endless. The right name is out there, whether you're influenced by culture, language, or just a favorite letter. This infographic features delightful Maori Christianity Boy Names with Meanings. Look through and choose the name that feels perfect. You can also share this resource with other parents on their naming journey.

Maori Christianity Boy Names with Meanings(infographic)

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