Names Rawiri

Rawiri

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Maori
Meaning
The name Rawiri means "beloved" or "loved one." It is a variant of the name David.
Pronunciation
Ra-WEER-ee
Rawiri is pronounced as "ra-wi-ree" in Maori.
Popularity
Rawiri is not a common name outside of New Zealand. It is ranked as the 447th most popular boy's name in New Zealand (2019).

cartoon of the name Rawiri
Cartoon of Rawiri

Rawiri Name meanings & History

Rawiri is of Maori origin, which is the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. The name Rawiri means "beloved" or "loved one." It is a variant of the name David. Maori form of David. Rawiri is mainly used by Maori families, but it is gaining popularity in New Zealand overall.

Zodiac Sign of Rawiri: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rawiri:

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

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

W: Wonderful,Wonderment,Wishful,Wild,Willful

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

Rawiri is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Rawiri Paratene is a New Zealand actor and director known for his roles in Whale Rider, The Insatiable Moon, and Shortland Street. Rawiri Waititi is a New Zealand politician and filmmaker who was elected to the New Zealand Parliament in 2020.