Matahi
Polynesian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Matahi
Matahi is a Polynesian name meaning "first" or "one," derived from the Proto-Polynesian root *mata- (eye, face, front) combined with *hi (one), literally signifying "first" or "foremost." The name is primarily used in Polynesian cultures, particularly among Māori (New Zealand) and other Pacific Islander communities, with historical significance in traditional Polynesian genealogy and naming conventions.
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Etymology
Matahi is a Polynesian name meaning "first" or "one," derived from the Proto-Polynesian root *mata- (eye, face, front) combined with *hi (one), literally signifying "first" or "foremost." The name is primarily used in Polynesian cultures, particularly among Māori (New Zealand) and other Pacific Islander communities, with historical significance in traditional Polynesian genealogy and naming conventions.
Matahi currently ranks #4,803 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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