Mairi

Syllable breakdown

Name meaning and origin

Origin

Motu (Papua New Guinea)

Meaning

a Motu feminine name reflecting the Austronesian heritage of the Motu people, who are part of the Austronesian-speaking coastal communities of New Guinea with linguistic and cultural connections extending across the Pacific; Motu women traditionally produced the large clay pots that were the primary commodity of the hiri trade network, and the skill of pottery-making was both an economic contribution and a marker of Motu cultural identity; feminine names in Motu communities honour the creative, productive, and social roles women play in maintaining the cultural practices that define Motu identity

Gender

female