Rāwiri
The Māori form of David, from Hebrew meaning "beloved".
Meaning and origin
Rāwiri is the Māori adaptation of David, arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand through missionary and colonial channels.
How to pronounce Rāwiri
| Māori (New Zealand) | rah-WEE-ree /ɾɑˈwi.ɾi/ |
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