Māori

Kahurangi

Pronounced kah-hoo-RAH-ngeeShare

Meaning: Precious; blue; a prized type of greenstone

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

A Māori name with meanings spanning preciousness, blue and a valued greenstone. The Kahurangi name group was fourth for boys in New Zealand’s 2025–26 Māori name release.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Kahurangi comes from Māori.

Hawaiian

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The path

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Hawaiian

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Wave; surf

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Hawaiian

Kamalani

Heavenly or royal child

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Kona

Leeward; the sheltered side

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Māori

Kiri

Skin; bark of a tree or fruit

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Hawaiian

Kalei

The lei; the flowers; the child

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