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Hariata

Quick answerHariata is a Polynesian name meaning "to search" or "to seek," derived from Tahitian and Māori linguistic roots.

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GenderGirl
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Peak year1940
Syllables
OriginPolynesian
LanguageTahitian/Māori
CulturePolynesian
Letters7
Numerology4 Chaldean 6
Global rank#65,535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hariata

Hariata is a Polynesian name meaning "to search" or "to seek," derived from Tahitian and Māori linguistic roots.

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Etymology

Hariata is a Polynesian name meaning "to search" or "to seek," derived from Tahitian and Māori linguistic roots. The name is used primarily in Polynesian cultures, particularly in French Polynesia, Tahiti, and among Māori communities in New Zealand, with historical significance in traditional Pacific Islander naming practices.

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