At a Glance
- Meaning
- Spirit, soul
- Origin
- Māori
- Pronunciation
- WY-roo-ah
Wairua is a Māori name meaning “spirit, soul”. It appears in our list of 175+ Polynesian Baby Names Inspired by the Ocean and the Stars.
Meaning & Origin of Wairua
Meaning: Spirit, soul.
Origin: Māori.
How to Pronounce Wairua
WY-roo-ahIPA /ˈwaɪɾʉ.a/
Popularity of Wairua
Wairua 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 Wairua
Similar Names
Kaia · Marama · Aroha · Manaaki · Atarangi · Kowhai
