Name meaning
Ngaio
means “the ngaio tree”
- Origin
- Māori
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Māori, New Zealand
- Say it
- NYE-oh
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Ngaio is the Māori name of a small New Zealand coastal tree. The crime writer Dame Ngaio Marsh made it known worldwide.
Roots
Māori ngaio (a native tree).
Where it is used
A Māori nature name.
Ngaio name FAQ
What does the name Ngaio mean?
Ngaio means “the ngaio tree”. Māori ngaio (a native tree).
Where does the name Ngaio come from?
Ngaio is of Māori origin. Today it is used in Māori, New Zealand families.
How do you pronounce Ngaio?
Ngaio is usually pronounced NYE-oh.
Is Ngaio a boy's or a girl's name?
Ngaio is mostly feminine.
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