Maori names needed
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Topic: Maori names needed
Posted By: TysMummy
Subject: Maori names needed
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 4:35pm
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hey............ok so as my hubby is Maori we would like to have one name Maori.............(like my sons who has my hubby's middle name) but we are stuck for really nice ones............we need one for girl and one for boy (dont know what flavour it is yet) ............we did find Nikora but the way my hubby says it sounds a bit weird .......he could be saying it wrong as he doesnt seem to have Maori down well. :)
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Posted By: Troods
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 4:46pm
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I know it's not very creative thinking on my part but I've always liked the name Aroha for a girl, it's such a beautiful name with a beautiful meaning. ------------- 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 4:58pm
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Moana is a nice name too. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 5:00pm
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Here's a short list of some Maori names and meanings
http://www.behindthename.com/nmc/mao.php - http://www.behindthename.com/nmc/mao.php My boy's middle name is Tikihana. You could also look at English names you like and find the Maori equivalent to see if you like it 
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 5:01pm
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Oh for a girl I love the name Meriama or Mariama ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 5:27pm
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My girls all have Maori middle names:
Te Irirangi Marama - which means the point where heaven and earth meet/the horizon Waimarie - peaceful waters Anahera - angel Ngaroma - the deluge/the channel (family name) -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 6:05pm
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I knew/know
Tama (m) Ngahuia (f) Ngauru (m) Neihana (m - Maori form of Nathan) Takarei (m) Te Aroha Marama Miriama Paora |
Posted By: Gardengirl
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 6:34pm
| I knew a Te Awhina a while back, which I think is really pretty. She had a heck of a time getting people to pronounce it right tho! |
Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 10:17pm
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Dh is Maori, his middle name is Kereama (graham) We also gave Jackson a Maori middle name, Tamati, which means "Thomas"
I also like Anahera for a girl, and terehia (Teresa) ------------- Mummy to two beauties... Formerly Kaiz. |
Posted By: Deez
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 10:50pm
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It all depends on how powerful you want your childs name to be i spose. But here is a couple
Girls Anahera - Angel Roimata - Tear drop Pania - a mythical maiden of the sea Hinewai - Water maiden Arataki - to lead Boys Tipene - stephen Tongaroa - God of the sea Ariki - Chief Arana - Handsome Keoni - The righteous one Good luck in finding a name that you like... -------------  
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Posted By: pekemoemum
Date Posted: 02 January 2009 at 8:56am
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could you talk to your husbands family and maybe get a 'family'/whanau name?
My boys were both given their names from their great grandparents, so they are VERY meaningful. Of course they are also very STRONG names, and it was actually pretty overwhelming for them to be given them , because with the name comes expectations, responsibility etc. My boys are Te Whiti O Rongomai, and Tohu Kakahi. (named after their Tupuna). I think it's very very special though when their name is linked to their whanau, something to also remind them of their history.... all the best!! ------------- Gina, Reef 15/6/03, Tyde 12/2/07 http://www.pekemoe.co.nz - Peke Moe - Unique NZ Made Baby Sleeping bags for babies who get out of swaddle/wrap |