Māori

Manaaki

Pronounced mah-NAA-keeShare

Meaning: Care; support

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

A Māori word name centered on caring for and supporting others. The doubled a in this spelling signals a long vowel; the meaning is relational rather than a character prediction.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Manaaki comes from Māori.

Hawaiian

Makoa

Fearless; courageous

Uncommon
Hawaiian

Kekoa

The warrior

Uncommon
Hawaiian

Kanoa

The unrestricted or free one

Rare gem
Hawaiian

Kainoa

Possibly the namesake; interpretation depends on the family

Uncommon
Tongan · Fijian

Malakai

My messenger

Familiar
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