At a Glance
- Origin
- Māori
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- mah-hoo-EE-kah
Mahuika is a Māori girl's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Baby Names That Mean Fire — Fierce, Passionate, and Unforgettable.
Meaning & Origin of Mahuika
Origin: Māori.
A common claim: Goddess of fire Actually: Mahuika is the name of the Māori fire deity, but the name itself does not literally translate to 'goddess of fire'.
How to Pronounce Mahuika
mah-hoo-EE-kahIPA /mɑːhuˈiːkɑː/
Popularity of Mahuika
Mahuika 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 Mahuika
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Agni · Auahi · Tama-nui-te-rā · Kapura · Anal · Afi
