Posted by tkbran on 29/07/2010
Hi
I am just wondering if anyone can help me find out the meaning of my first and middle names?
I was named after my great great great grandmother but unfortunately my parents can not quite remember what it means. They think its something about "bird on a wing" or to that effect????
My first names Te Kira and middle name Marukai
My marae where this side of my family come from is Taumaranui.
Thanks
Te Kira
Reply by A.R.Moon On 29/07/2010
Kia ora tkbran,
You have a beautiful name :). Maybe trace back your whānau; ask your whānau kaumatua/kuia whether they remember stories told to them of your ggggrandmother and the meanings of your name, or, go back to your marae whenever you can and ask around. Although the answers you can get from forum are excellent, sometimes the answers are best sought via whānau first. That way, at least if if all else fails, forum can be an alternative avenue to finding the meaning behind your name.
Just a thought. Goodluck in your search Te Kira
Nāku noa,
Nā
A.R.Moon
Reply by tkbran On 05/08/2010
Thank you very much!!
Te Kira
Reply by A.R.Moon On 11/08/2010
Kia ora tirei browne,
Read what I wrote for Te Kira above .. the same will apply for you also. If you're not sure of where your roots are maybe some of your whanau in New Zealand can help guide you in the right direction.
As for your sons name .. there were many Tāmati that came over with the Fleets .. however, I think prior to European contact, the name Tāmati didn't actually mean Thomas. It was a transliteration .. a name easily translated so as to make it easier for non Māori to pronounce and remember. Also, back then I think most ingoa tawhito (names of old) were in parts .. so the name Tāmati could have been part of a longer name .. though don't quote me on that .. it's best to try get in contact with your whānau .. come home and reconnect, you know?
Just a thought; hope it helps even a little,
Nāku noa,
Nā
A.R.Moon
P.S. @ Te Kira: you're welcome :)
Reply by tirei browne On 11/08/2010
kia ora everyone i am a new member and very peased to be able to use this site i now live in australia and have been drifting away from te moari now i am finding my way back i have a son his name is thomas or tamati i am interested in any moari history attached to his name right back to the 1st waka that arrived on our shores aeoteroa my name is tirei and i do not know any maori history or orgin of my name can someone please help
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