Kairangi
Māori · Boy
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About the name Kairangi
The given name 'Kairangi' is derived from the Māori language, meaning 'sea' or 'ocean', and is likely related to the word 'kai', meaning 'food' or 'sustenance', and 'rangi', meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Kairangi' is derived from the Māori language, meaning 'sea' or 'ocean', and is likely related to the word 'kai', meaning 'food' or 'sustenance', and 'rangi', meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'. The name is used in New Zealand Māori culture, and there is no notable historical context that can be confidently inferred from the name alone.
Kairangi currently ranks #432 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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