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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pareerou | Pareerou is a unique, possibly Maori name with unclear origins. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Patea | Patea: Maori name meaning "flat rock," gender-neutral, culturally significant. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Patu | Patu: Unique Maori name meaning "to strike," symbolizing strength and masculinity. | Maori | Boy | |
| Pekeri | Pekeri: Unique Maori name meaning "alert" or "watchful," unisex. | Maori, New Zealand | Unisex | |
| Pikoka | Pikoka: Maori name meaning "little bird," symbolizing freedom and beauty. | Maori, New Zealand | Girl | |
| Pipi | Pipi is a unique name with diverse meanings and origins. | Finnish, Greek, Maori | Unisex | |
| Piripi | Piripi is a Maori name meaning "Philip," symbolizing strength and loyalty. | Biblical, Maori | Boy | |
| Potiki | Potiki means "youngest child" in Maori, symbolizing preciousness and care. | Maori, New Zealand | Unisex | |
| Pounamu | Pounamu: Unisex Maori name meaning "greenstone," symbolizing cultural significance and resilience. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Pouri | Pouri: Maori name meaning "blossom," symbolizing growth and beauty. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Puawai | Puawai means "blossom," is feminine, unique, and culturally significant. | Maori | Girl | |
| Ramari | Ramari: a joyful, unisex Maori name gaining popularity and recognition. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Ranarauna | Ranarauna means "to sing and dance" in Maori culture. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Rangi | Rangi, a Maori name meaning "sky," symbolizes cultural significance and mythology. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Rata | Rata: Unisex Maori name meaning "vine," symbolizing strength and resilience. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Rāwiri | Rāwiri: Maori name meaning "beloved," unique with cultural significance. | Maori | Boy | |
| Rawiri | Rawiri, a Maori name meaning "beloved," holds cultural significance in New Zealand. | European, Hebrew, Maori | Boy | |
| Rāwiria | Rāwiria: Unique Maori name meaning "brave" or "courageous" for males. | Maori | Boy | |
| Rāwirini | Rāwirini: Unique Maori name meaning "peaceful" or "calm." | Maori | Girl | |
| Rāwirirangi | Rāwirirangi: a unique, gender-neutral Maori name meaning "sky" and "celestial." | Maori | Boy | |
| Rimu | Rimu is a unisex Maori name honoring New Zealand's natural beauty. | Maori, New Zealand | Unisex | |
| Riwai | Riwai: Maori name meaning "David," unique and culturally significant. | Maori | Boy | |
| Roto | Roto, a Maori name meaning "to spin," has cultural significance. | Maori | Boy | |
| Tahi | Tahi: Maori unisex name meaning "one," symbolizing unity and firstborn. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Tahrea | Tahrea is a unique, modern name with uncertain origins and meaning. | Maori | Unisex | |
| Tahu | Tahu is a unisex Maori name meaning "to be cooked." | Maori | Unisex | |
| Tahu Potiki | Tahu Potiki: Maori name symbolizing warmth, energy, and familial significance. | Maori | Boy | |
| Tahu-potiki | Tahu-potiki means "youngest child" in Maori, symbolizing new beginnings. | Maori | Boy | |
| Tahuna | Tahuna: Maori name meaning "village," unique, masculine, culturally significant. | Maori | Boy | |
| Tahupotiki | Tahupotiki means "youngest child who is cooked" in Maori. | Maori, New Zealand | Unisex |
