Jump to content

Ngaire

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Ngaire (disambiguation))

Ngaire (pronounced ny-ree), sometimes spelt Nyree, is a feminine given name, most often found in New Zealand. Its specific origins and meaning are unclear, except that it probably has Polynesian origins. In the Māori language it is spelt Ngaere, like the town, and means "swamp" or "wetlands", or possibly "rolling sea", or "necklace shell", or "flax flower".[1][2]

It may refer to:

People

[edit]

Ngaire

[edit]

Nyree

[edit]

Fictional characters

[edit]

Other uses

[edit]
  • "Ngaire", a song by The Mutton Birds' on the 1993 album Salty
  • Ngaire (album), 1991 album by Ngaire Fuata

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Ngaire". Baby Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  2. ^ Campbell, Mike (23 April 2024). "Meaning, origin and history of the name Ngaire". Behind the Name. Retrieved 29 August 2024.