Ngaire

n(g)-EYE-ree; NY-ree
Maori
"flax flower"

Ngaire Origin and Meaning

The name Ngaire is a girl's name meaning "flax flower".

This name is common in New Zealand and Australia, with famous bearers including TV producer Ngaire Fuata and academic and author Ngaire Woods. It is pronounced ng (like the end of sing) -EYE-ree.

Famous People Named Ngaire

  • Ngaire Dawn "Nyree" Porter
    New Zealand actress
  • Ngaire Tui Woods
    New Zealand political scientist
  • Ngaire Fuata
    New Zealand pop singer
  • Ngaire Ruth Thomas
    New Zealand author
  • Ngaire Lane
    New Zealand swimmer

Ngaire in Pop Culture

  • Ngaire Thompson
    character on New Zealand soap "Shortland Street"