Kiwa
From Māori kiwa, "dark".
Meaning and origin
Kiwa is remembered in Māori tradition as a guardian of the ocean, watching over its waters and the life within them.
How to pronounce Kiwa
| Māori (New Zealand) | KEE-wah /ˈkiwa/ |
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