Maorie
Polynesian · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Maorie
Maorie is a variant or anglicization of Maori, derived from the Polynesian indigenous people of New Zealand, with the name ultimately rooted in Proto-Austronesian languages meaning "normal" or "ordinary" in contrast to the Māori perception of European settlers as unusual.
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Etymology
Maorie is a variant or anglicization of Maori, derived from the Polynesian indigenous people of New Zealand, with the name ultimately rooted in Proto-Austronesian languages meaning "normal" or "ordinary" in contrast to the Māori perception of European settlers as unusual. The name is primarily used within Māori culture and New Zealand contexts, reflecting indigenous identity and cultural pride that intensified following the Māori rights and language revitalization movements from the mid-20th century onward.
Maorie currently ranks #6,195 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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