Māori

Nikau

Pronounced NEE-kohShare

Meaning: The nīkau palm

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Nikau represents Māori Nīkau, the name of the palm Rhopalostylis sapida. The macron in Nīkau marks a long first vowel.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Nikau comes from Māori.

Māori · Hawaiian · Samoan · Sanskrit

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