35 Maori Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

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Last Updated on May 14, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ari	Boy	Lion; Eagle; Brave; Most holy; Sun-like; Visible; Generous; Chief; Superior
Kora	Girl	Maiden; Heart; Horn; Of the Lord; Fuel; Fire
Tai	Unisex	Very; Extreme; Talent; Ability; Tide; Large; Calm; Abandon; Enduring
Awa	Girl	To live; To breathe; River; Mercy; Millet
Kiora	Girl	Hello or goodbye; Little and dark; Hollyhock; Rare; Harmony
Saia	Unisex	Peaceful; Merciful; Shadow; Shelter
Kiri	Girl	Skin of a tree or fruit; Mountain summit; Princess tree
Papa	Boy	Father; Uncle; Earth; Daughter of; Wife of
Arri	Boy	Chief; Generous; Gold; Superior
Aroha	Girl	Love; Existing leaf

Ruaa	Girl	Love for the moon; Hardworking; Noble; Red; Two; Abyss
Rua	Girl	Love for the moon; Hardworking; Noble; Red; Two; Abyss
Marae	Unisex	Cleared and free of weeds or trees; Cleared space; A Polynesian sacred altar or enclosure
Piki	Boy	Fast; Ascend; Peach
Tui	Unisex	A kind of bird that eats honey as food
Atawhai	Unisex	A person who is kind and caring
Harata	Unisex	Freeman
Hunapo	Unisex	Hidden darkness
Hunu	Unisex	Sunray or sun
Ikaroa	Unisex	The long part of a fish

Iorangi	Unisex	The cirrus cloud
Iraia	Unisex	The God wrestler
Irirangi	Unisex	The spirit voice
Iwi	Unisex	Nation; Tribe; Realm
Kaihautu	Unisex	Leader; A man or woman with leadership qualities
Makareta	Unisex	A form of Margareta; Pearl
Rongo	Unisex	Peace, Peace-loving people
Ruru	Boy	Owl; Moon; Current; Dream; Beautiful; Light; Precious stone
Nikau	Boy	Palm tree
Maori	Unisex	Indigenous people of New Zealand

Nikora	Unisex	People's victory
Kiwi	Unisex	A flightless bird native to New Zealand
Riu	Unisex	River; Dignified start; Core
Haika	Unisex	Follower; Anchor
Wana	Unisex	Harmony; Unity; Sing; Melody

Infographic: Attractive Maori Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

Maori Baby Unisex Names With Meanings are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Maori Baby Unisex Names With Meanings(infographic)

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