At a Glance: Name: Puanga – Meaning: Rigel – Origin: Māori – Pronunciation: POO-ah-ngah
Puanga is a Māori name meaning “Rigel”. It appears in our list of 200+ Baby Names That Mean Star — Celestial Picks for the Next Generation.
Meaning & Origin of Puanga
Meaning: Rigel.
Origin: Māori.
How to Pronounce Puanga
Phonetic: POO-ah-ngah
Popularity of Puanga
Puanga 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 Puanga
Similar Names
Tawera · Matariki · Kopu · Whetumarama · Rehua · Whetu
