Manaaki
From Māori manaaki: "to care for, to support, to show hospitality and generosity".
Meaning and origin
Manaaki is a distinctly Māori boy's name rooted in a concept central to Māori culture: the practice of caring for others with warmth and support.
How to pronounce Manaaki
| Māori (New Zealand) | mah-NAH-kee /maˈnaːki/ |
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About this entry
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