Maata
The Māori adaptation of the name Martha, borrowed and naturalised into Māori naming conventions.
Meaning and origin
Maata represents the Māori form of Martha, adopted into the culture through contact and integration with biblical and colonial-era naming practices.
How to pronounce Maata
| Māori (New Zealand) | MAH-tah /ˈmaːta/ |
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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.
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