Names Māui

Māui

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Māui is derived from the Polynesian mythology, where Māui is a demigod who is known for his mischievous and heroic deeds. The name Māui means "enlightenment" or "to illumine."
Pronunciation
MOW-ee(Hawaiian)
The name Māui is pronounced as 'ma-oo-ee'.
Popularity
The popularity of the name Māui is limited to the Polynesian region and is not a commonly used name in other parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Māui
Cartoon of Māui

Māui Name meanings & History

The name Māui is derived from the Polynesian mythology, where Māui is a demigod who is known for his mischievous and heroic deeds. The name Māui means "enlightenment" or "to illumine.". Meaning unknown. In Hawaiian mythology Māui was a trickster who created the Hawaiian Islands by having his brothers fish them out of the sea. He was also responsible for binding the sun and slowing its movement. The name Māui is mainly used as a first name for boys. It is a popular name amongst Polynesian communities and is often used to reflect the culture and traditions of the Maori people.

Zodiac Sign of Māui: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Māui:

M: Memorabilia,Manipulative,Mommy,Mother,Mushy,Maternal,Memory

A: Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative

U: Universality,Undermining,Utopia,Unity,Understanding

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Māui is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Māui

Other related names to Māui are Mauro, Mauricio, Maurice, and Mordecai.

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