Manaaki

ma-nah-kee
Maori
"nourish, nurture, protect"

Manaaki Origin and Meaning

The name Manaaki is a boy's name meaning "nourish, nurture, protect".

Derives from the Māori word Manaakitanga, which is an important value in Māori culture. It is the art of nourishing, being generous and caring about the treatment of others and the environment.

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