Huia
Named after an extinct New Zealand bird, the huia, once valued by Māori for its striking feathers.
Meaning and origin
Huia is the Māori name for a native New Zealand forest bird (Heteralocha acutirostris) that disappeared early in the 20th century.
How to pronounce Huia
| Māori (New Zealand) | HOO-ee-uh /ˈhuːiə/ |
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