Kahawai
Māori · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Kahawai
Kahawai derives from Māori and means "wide water" or "expanse of water," combining "kaha" (strength/wide) and "wai" (water).
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Etymology
Kahawai derives from Māori and means "wide water" or "expanse of water," combining "kaha" (strength/wide) and "wai" (water). The name is primarily used in New Zealand Māori culture and has historical significance in Polynesian maritime traditions.
Kahawai currently ranks #13,062 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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