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Paora

Quick answerPaora is the Māori form of the name Paul, derived from the Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." It gained prominence in Māori culture through Christian missionary influence in New Zealand during the 19th century.

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GenderBoy
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Peak year2004
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OriginLatin
LanguageMāori
CultureMāori
ReligionChristianity
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 1
Global rank#65,535

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About the name Paora

Paora is the Māori form of the name Paul, derived from the Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." It gained prominence in Māori culture through Christian missionary influence in New Zealand during the 19th century.

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Etymology

Paora is the Māori form of the name Paul, derived from the Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble." It gained prominence in Māori culture through Christian missionary influence in New Zealand during the 19th century.

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