Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Maori names are deeply connected to nature, spirituality, and ancestral traditions in New Zealand. Names like Aroha (love) and Tane (man of the forest) often symbolize relationships with the environment and community roles. These names preserve the cultural pride and heritage of the Maori people.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahuri | Tahuri: Unique Maori name meaning "quick" or "swift," culturally significant. | Maori | Boy | |
| Tahuru | Tahuru: Maori name meaning patience, endurance; gaining popularity, culturally significant. | Maori | Boy | |
| Taini | Taini: Maori name meaning "weaving," symbolizing cultural heritage and strength. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Taio | Taio: Polynesian name meaning "brave warrior," unisex, culturally significant. | Maori, Polynesian | Unisex | |
| Tamaree | Tamaree: Unique unisex Maori name meaning "from the river's mouth." | Maori | Unisex | |
| Tamatea | Tamatea: a unique Maori name symbolizing bravery, leadership, and heritage. | Maori | Boy | |
| Tamati | Tamati: Maori name meaning "twin," popular in New Zealand culture. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Tamatoru | Tamatoru: Unique Maori name meaning "third-born," primarily for males. | Maori | Boy | |
| Tariana | Tariana: Polynesian name meaning "song," symbolizing music and creativity. | Maori, Polynesian | Girl | |
| Tautitie | Tautitie: Maori name meaning pride, confidence; unisex, culturally significant. | Maori, New Zealand | Unisex | |
| Teiaha | Teiaha: a unique, feminine Maori name meaning "divine" or "heavenly." | Maori | Girl | |
| Temara | Temara: Polynesian name meaning "to rest," associated with tranquility. | Maori, Polynesian | Girl | |
| Toki | Toki: Unisex Japanese name meaning "time" or "season"; culturally significant. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Torea | Torea means "seabird" in Maori, symbolizing oceanic cultural significance. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Tori | Tori is a unisex name meaning "victory," popular and elegant. | English, Japanese, Latin, Maori | Unisex | |
| Totara | Totara: Unisex Maori name symbolizing strength, durability, and cultural significance. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Totarah | Totarah: Unique Maori name symbolizing strength, durability, and cultural significance. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Tuari | Tuari: Maori name meaning "young warrior," symbolizing strength and bravery. | Maori | Boy | |
| Tuki | Tuki: Unisex Maori name meaning "to stand strong" or resilient. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Tulei | Tulei: a unisex Maori name meaning "to be calm" or "peaceful." | Maori | Unisex | |
| Wai-Anu-Hea | Wai-Anu-Hea means "inquiring about the cool water" in Maori. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Wainete | Wainete: Unique Maori name meaning "to make peace" or "calming waters." | Maori | Unisex | |
| Whiti | Whiti: Maori name meaning "to shine," unisex, culturally significant heritage. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Wikitoria | Wikitoria: Maori name meaning "victorious," popular among Maori families. | Latin, Maori | Girl |
