What Does the Name Papa Mean
The name Papa comes from Polynesian Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Papa below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Papa Name Meaning
Polynesian MythologyMeans "earth" in Maori. In Maori and other Polynesian mythology Papa or Papatuanuku was the goddess of the earth and the mother of many of the other gods. She and her husband Rangi, the god of the...
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