At a Glance: Name: Whetu – Meaning: star – Origin: Māori – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: FEH-too
Whetu is a Māori unisex name meaning “star”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Whetu
Meaning: Star.
Origin: Māori.
How to Pronounce Whetu
Phonetic: FEH-too IPA: /ˈfɛtuː/
Popularity of Whetu
Whetu 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 Whetu
- 200+ Baby Names That Mean Star — Celestial Picks for the Next Generation
- 175+ Polynesian Baby Names Inspired by the Ocean and the Stars
Similar Names
Maia · Whetumarama · Makali'i · Matariki · Iwa · Puanga
