name
Ngahuia
ng-ah-HOO-ee-ah
/ŋɑːˈhuːiːɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ngahuia
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Māori (New Zealand/Aotearoa)
- Meaning
- Adornment; many huia birds (sacred extinct birds of New Zealand)
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
The huia was a sacred bird whose tail feathers adorned Māori chiefly dress; now extinct
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