Rongomai Whenua

Rongomaiwhenua is a Pacific Islander name of Maori origin with gender-neutral usage. This earthy name, with its fluid cadence, flows like a gentle breeze through the trees. A culturally important name, it makes for a fitting choice to connect baby to their Polynesian heritage. Rongomaiwhenua is the name of one of the ancestral founders of Moriori life and culture. This moniker holds several interpretations, including “land god, “peace to the land,” “song of the land,” and “the land hears the news.” The name Rongomaiwhenua can help your little one embrace the beauty of the world and the music of nature while acting as a reminder to treat it with care.