Polynesian Names for Boys

  1. Manu
    • Origin:

      Finnish, Maori, Hawaiian, Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "greatest; bird; wise"
    • Description:

      An international name that, although short and simple, sounds strong and distinctive.

  2. Tane
    • Origin:

      Maori, Tahitian
    • Meaning:

      "man, male"
    • Description:

      In Maori mythology Tāne (also called Tāne Mahuta) was the god of forests and birds, son of the sky god Rangi and the earth goddess Papa. Tāne was the one who pushed his powerful parents apart to create the land and sky.