Paora
The Māori form of Paul, from Latin meaning "small" or "humble".
Meaning and origin
Paora is the Māori adaptation of Paul, adopted into Aotearoa New Zealand's indigenous language through early missionary contact with Pākehā and international communities.
How to pronounce Paora
| Māori (New Zealand) | PAH-oh-rah /ˈpa.o.ɾa/ |
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