Name meaning
Rangi
means “sky”
- Origin
- Māori
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- New Zealand, Māori
- Spellings
- Rangi · Ranginui
- Say it
- RAHNG-ee
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Rangi is the Māori word for sky. In Māori creation myth, Ranginui, the sky father, was separated from Papatūānuku, the earth mother, by their son Tāne.
Roots
From Māori rangi (sky).
Where it is used
Ranginui is the full name.
Rangi name FAQ
What does the name Rangi mean?
Rangi means “sky”. From Māori rangi (sky).
Where does the name Rangi come from?
Rangi is of Māori origin. Today it is used in New Zealand, Māori families.
How do you pronounce Rangi?
Rangi is usually pronounced RAHNG-ee.
Is Rangi a boy's or a girl's name?
Rangi is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Rangi?
Related spellings and forms include Ranginui.
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Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words.