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.
Of Hebrew and Spanish origin, meaning "grace."
Eagle
"Leader, protector"
Hemi means "half" or "part."
Grace
Strong, leader
The name Kia means "hill" or "season's beginning."
Kior: Unknown meaning
The meaning of the name Mahi is "great" or "earth."
Makaiah means "Who is like God?"
Young warrior
Namarii is of Native American origin and means "sweet."
Victory
Papa
The meaning of Rakai is "leader" or "chief."
Talent or ability
Magic or tiger.
Warrior
