Mikaere
The Māori adaptation of the biblical name Michael, naturalised into Māori pronunciation and spelling.
Meaning and origin
Mikaere represents the Māori form of Michael, adopted and adapted into the language and naming traditions of Aotearoa New Zealand.
How to pronounce Mikaere
| Māori (New Zealand) | mi-kah-AY-reh /mikaˈeɾe/ |
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