Ngaire

n(g)-EYE-ree; NY-ree

Maori

"flax flower"

Ngaire Origin and Meaning

The name Ngaire is a girl's name meaning "flax flower".

This name is common in New Zealand and Australia, with famous bearers including TV producer Ngaire Fuata and academic and author Ngaire Woods. It is pronounced ng (like the end of sing) -EYE-ree.

Famous People Named Ngaire

• Ngaire Dawn "Nyree" Porter New Zealand actress
• Ngaire Tui Woods New Zealand political scientist
• Ngaire Fuata New Zealand pop singer
• Ngaire Ruth Thomas New Zealand author
• Ngaire Lane New Zealand swimmer

The name Ngaire in Pop Culture

• Ngaire Thompson character on New Zealand soap "Shortland Street"