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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Moon (also 'light' or 'understanding')
- Origin
- Māori
- Pronunciation
- MAH-rah-mah
Marama is a Māori name that means moon, and it can also carry the senses of light or understanding. It's pronounced MAH-rah-mah. If you're drawn to a name with a gentle, glowing meaning, this one gives you three to choose from.
Meaning & Origin of Marama
Meaning: Moon (also 'light' or 'understanding').
Origin: Māori.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Marama
MAH-rah-mahIPA /ˈmɑːrəmə/
Popularity of Marama
Marama does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Marama mean?
Moon (also ‘light’ or ‘understanding’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Marama?
Marama is pronounced MAH-rah-mah (IPA: /ˈmɑːrəmə/).
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