For Maori boys, names commonly celebrate kinship, bravery, or deep-rooted tradition. Some draw on great navigators who traversed the Pacific, while others incorporate natural landmarks significant to the iwi (tribe). Kauri, referencing the mighty native tree, may symbolize strength and resilience. By selecting a Maori baby boy name, families ensure continuity of cultural identity, empowering their child with a living connection to ancestral wisdom.
A modern spelling of Amir, often used creatively.
Eagle
Talent or ability
Strong, leader
Hemi means "half" or "part."
Warrior
Papa
The meaning of Rakai is "leader" or "chief."
Kior: Unknown meaning
Magic or tiger.
"Leader, protector"
Young warrior
Makaiah means "Who is like God?"
The name Kia means "hill" or "season's beginning."
The meaning of the name Mahi is "great" or "earth."
Grace
Victory
Of Hebrew and Spanish origin, meaning "grace."
Namarii is of Native American origin and means "sweet."
