Names Tapunui

Tapunui

Found 2 entry about "Tapunui"

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
In Māori culture, Tapunui means "sacred chief" or "high priest". It is composed of the words "tapu", meaning holy or sacred, and "nui", meaning big or great.
Popularity
Tapunui is a rare name outside of New Zealand, and is not commonly used in other countries. It is most popular among Māori families, but may also be used by non-Māori parents who are inspired by the name's meaning and cultural heritage.

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Tapunui Name meanings & History

In Māori culture, Tapunui means "sacred chief" or "high priest". It is composed of the words "tapu", meaning holy or sacred, and "nui", meaning big or great. Combination of Tahitian tapu "forbidden" and nui "earth". Tapunui is typically used as a first name for boys, and is often paired with a more common middle name. It may also be given as a middle name in some cases.

Zodiac Sign of Tapunui: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tapunui:

T: Testy,Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Tireless,Truth,Touchy,Tacky

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

P: Particular,Political,Passive,Partnership,Pensive

U: Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Undermining,Unity

N: Nice,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neat,Nervous,Nagging

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

Tapunui is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Unintellectual name

2.) TAPUNUI (Male)

Usage: Polynesian

Meanings: The sacred head. (TAH-POO-NOO-EE)