Patariki
The Māori adaptation of Patrick, from Latin meaning "of noble birth".
Meaning and origin
Patariki represents the Māori linguistic integration of Patrick, entering Aotearoa New Zealand through contact with Pākehā and missionary influence.
How to pronounce Patariki
| Māori (New Zealand) | pah-tah-REE-kee /paˈta.ɾi.ki/ |
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