Name meaning
Kahu
means “hawk”
- Origin
- Māori
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- New Zealand, Māori
- Say it
- KAH-hoo
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Kahu is the Māori name of the kāhu, the swamp harrier hawk, a bird of watchfulness and guardianship. Kahu is also the young heroine of Witi Ihimaera's novel The Whale Rider.
Roots
From Māori kāhu (hawk).
Where it is used
A Māori nature name.
Kahu name FAQ
What does the name Kahu mean?
Kahu means “hawk”. From Māori kāhu (hawk).
Where does the name Kahu come from?
Kahu is of Māori origin. Today it is used in New Zealand, Māori families.
How do you pronounce Kahu?
Kahu is usually pronounced KAH-hoo.
Is Kahu a boy's or a girl's name?
Kahu is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words.