Maori

Maori Meaning & Origin

About Maori
The name "Maori" refers to the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. It also encompasses their language, culture, and traditions. The term "Maori" translates to "normal" or "ordinary" in the Maori language, distinguishing them from the European settlers who arrived in New Zealand later. The Maori people have a rich history and are an integral part of New Zealand's identity and society.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maori are female.

Maori Popularity Trends

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AW1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmaʊri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maori in Braille

Here's how to represent Maori in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Maori in braille

How to Spell the Name Maori in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Maori using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Maori in sign language

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