Māori

Kiwa

Pronounced KEE-wahShare

Meaning: Dark

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Kiwa has an ocean-guardian association in Māori tradition, including in a name for the Pacific. Ocean is the cultural association; the lexical meaning recorded for the name is dark.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Kiwa comes from Māori.

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Leeward; the sheltered side

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Son; boy

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Star in Hōkū; Hoku also names a lunar night

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Māori

Hine

Girl; young woman

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Hawaiian

Nalu

Wave; surf

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