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GirlMāori

Ngaire

Possibly derived from Ngaere, a place name in the Waikato region of New Zealand meaning "wetland" or "marshy place" in Māori.

Meaning and origin

Ngaire is a Māori girl's name with a geographical connection, possibly linked to the town of Ngaere in the Waikato region of the North Island.

How to pronounce Ngaire

Māori (New Zealand)NGAI-reh /ˈŋaɪɾe/

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