The Story Games Names Project

Maori
Compiled by Moyra Turkington
The following Maori names are
chosen from an unpublished manuscript
compiled about 1925 by
the missionary Rev. Henry James
Fletcher (1868-1933). Thanks to
the university of Waikato for making
it available online.
In this era, (the late 1800’s - early
1900’s) surnames were only beginning
to be introduced among the
Maori. The surname taken would
generally be the first name of the
person’s father.
MALE
1) 1. Ahi Kaiata
2) 2. Hau Kopake
3) 3. Otakehoke
4) 4. Taka I Waho
5) 5. Papai Kowhai
6) 6. Rae Herea
7) 7. Oka Whare
8) 8. Wera Hauraki
9) 9. Eriatara
10) 10. Kai Rongo Ua
11) 11. Taupe Pururu
12) 12. Akeake Tahu
13) 13. Rakai Aka Roa
14) 14. Ao Marire
15) 15. Kai Mokopuna
16) 16. Taare Wetere Te Kahu
17) 17. Hakaraia
18) 18. Warawara Kau
19) 19. Tawake Tara
20) Rae Poto
FEMALE
1) 1. Ahiahi A Tau
2) 2. Kainga Rua
3) 3. Ira Whaki
4) 4. Nga Pera
5) 5. Puta Rakau
6) 6. Nga Ma Huia O Te Rangi
7) 7. Kai Tatu Whainga
8) 8. Uru Mutu
9) 9. Iwi Te Rerewa
10) 10. Hapai
11) 11. Kahu Kare
12) 12. Rangi Anewa
13) 13. Ake Rautangi
14) 14. Ihu Nuio Tonga
15) 15. Eru Te Pai Moe
16) 16. Ue Mahoe Nui
17) 17. Neke Papa
18) 18. Hakiri Maurea
19) 19. Taurango
20) 20. Whaitiri O Te Rangi
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