At a Glance
- Meaning
- Manly, brave
- Origin
- Māori (form of the English name Andrew)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ah-NAH-roo
Anaru is a Māori (form of the English name Andrew) boy's name meaning “manly, brave”. It appears in our list of 175+ Polynesian Baby Names Inspired by the Ocean and the Stars.
Meaning & Origin of Anaru
Meaning: Manly, brave.
Origin: Māori (form of the English name Andrew).
How to Pronounce Anaru
ah-NAH-rooIPA /ɑːˈnɑːruː/
Popularity of Anaru
Anaru doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Anaru
Similar Names
Kainoa · Mana · Makoa · Pono · Hone · Akoni
