Ngaio Name Meaning
The name Ngaio comes from Maori roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ngaio below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ngaio Name Meaning
Maori name which is derived from the name of a type of tree, also called the mousehole tree. This name was borne by New Zealand crime writer Dame Ngaio Marsh (1895-1982).
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