Te ariki

Maori

"the chief"

Te ariki Origin and Meaning

The name Te ariki is a boy's name meaning "the chief".

An ariki is a member of a hereditary noble rank in Māori culture, the highest in status and seniority. Te Ariki, and its variant Ariki, were the most popular Māori names for baby boys in Aotearoa (New Zealand) in 2023-24.