Nikau

Maori

"palm tree"

Nikau Origin and Meaning

The name Nikau is a boy's name meaning "palm tree".

Nikau is among the most popular Maori names for boys in New Zealand. It sounds like a cousin to Nicholas, but Nikau is actually the name of a palm tree native to the islands.

Nikau Popularity

• 61 New Zealand 2023

20 Names Similar to Nikau

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Nikau.

• Winiata
• Pratt
• Luken
• Pyke
• Travers
• Lash
• Crewe
• Tekoa
• Rustin
• Diaz
• Dianna
• Laine
• Stavros
• Braque
• Sorelle
• Jareth
• Mekhi
• Lito
• Kano
• Bohan

Nikau in Pop Culture

• The nikau (Maori: nīkau; Rhopalostylis sapida) is the only palm tree native to New Zealand.